Given that 12S8(s)+6O2(g)→4SO3(g);ΔH0=−1590kJ. The standard enthalpy of formation of SO3 is:
A
−1590KJmol−1
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B
−397.5KJmol−1
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C
−3.975KJmol−1
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D
+397.5KJmol−1
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Solution
The correct option is C−397.5KJmol−1
Solution:- (B) −397.5kJ/mol
Given:-
12S8(s)+6O2(g)⟶4SO3(g);ΔH=−1590kJ.....(1)
As we know that the enthalpy of formation of a product is equal to the enthalpy of reaction when one mole of product is formed from its constituent elements.
Thus, dividing eqn(1) by 4, we have
14×[12S8(s)+6O2(g)⟶4SO3(g);ΔH=−1590kJ]
18S8(s)+32O2(g)⟶SO3(g);ΔH=−397.5kJ
Hence the enthalpy of formation of SO3(g) is −397.5kJ.