Heat of formation of KOH(s) using the following equations :
K(s)+H2O(l)+(aq)⟶KOH(aq)+12H2(g);ΔH=−48.0kcal
H2(g)+12O2(g)⟶H2O(l);ΔH=−68.4kcal
KOH(s)+(aq)⟶KOH(aq);ΔH=−14.0kcal
A
−102.4kcal
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B
−152.5kcal
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C
−112.6kcal
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A−102.4kcal Given that, K(s)+H2O(l)+(Aq.)⟶KOH(aq)+12H2(g);ΔH=−48.0kcal ...( i) H2(g)+12O2(g)⟶H2O(l);ΔH=−68.4kcal ...( ii) KOH(s)+(aq)⟶KOH(aq);ΔH=−14.0kcal ...(iii)