Reaction of Acids with Metal Carbonates and Bicarbonates
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−(x+y)kJ/mol
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(x−y)kJ/mol
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(y−x)kJ/mol
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Solution
The correct option is C(y−x)kJ/mol C(s)+O2(g)→CO2(g)+xkJ...(1) CO(g)+12O2(g)→CO2(g)+ykJ...(2) (1)−(2)C(s)+12O2→CO(g)+(x−y)(kJ) Heat of formation of CO(g)=EHfProducts−EHfReactants =y−x