If C(s)+O2(g)→CO2(g);ΔH=r and CO(g)+12O2(g)→CO2(g);ΔH=s then the heat of formation of CO is:
A
r+s
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B
r−s
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C
s−r
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D
r×s
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Solution
The correct option is Br−s The first reaction is formation reaction of CO2 = > ΔHf(CO2)=ΔH1=r Hence, using second reaction, CO(g)+12O2(g)→CO2(g) => ΔH=s=ΔHf(CO2)−ΔHf(CO) Since, ΔHf(O2)=0 => ΔHf(CO)=r−s Hence, answer is option B.