For the reaction C2H6→C2H4+H2
the reaction enthalpy, ΔrH _____kJmol−1.
[Round off to the Nearest Integer]
[Given : Bond enthalpies in kJmol−1
C - C : 347, C = C : 611;
C - H : 414, H - H : 436]
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Solution
C2H6→C2H4+H2
ΔrH=Sum of bond dissociation energy - Sum of bond formation energy ΔrH=(B.E)C−C+6×(B.E)C−H−[(B.E)C=C+4×(B.E)C−H+(B.E)H−H]