If enthalpy of an overall reaction X → Y along one route is △_rH and △rH1, △rH2, △rH3..... representing enthalpies of reactions leading to same product Y then, △rH is :
A
△rH=△rH1+△rH2+△rH3.....
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B
△rH=△rH1X△rH2X△rH3.....
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C
△rH=△rH1+△rH2−△rH3.....
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D
△rH=△rH1X△rH2X△rH32.......
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Solution
The correct option is A△rH=△rH1+△rH2+△rH3..... According to Hess's law, ΔrH=ΔrH1+ΔrH2+ΔrH3 ....... Where H1, H2, H3, etc. are enthalpies of various steps