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If ΔU of combustion of CH4(g),
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
at certain temperature is 393 kJmol1. The value of ΔH is:

A
zero
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B
<ΔU
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C
>ΔU
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D
equal to ΔU
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Solution

The correct option is B <ΔU
The reaction is
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
Δng=(npnr)g=13=2
and
ΔH=ΔU+ΔngRT
As, Δng=2
so,
ΔH<ΔU

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