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If enthalpy of combustion of carbon, hydrogen and C3H8 are x1,x2 and x3 per mol1 respectively, then the enthalpy of formation of C3H8 will be

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x3x1x2
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x33x1+4x2
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3x1+4x2x3
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x1+x2x3
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Solution

The correct option is C 3x1+4x2x3
C3H8(g)+5O2(g)3CO2(g)+4H2O(l);ΔH=x3....(i)
C(s)+O2(g)CO2(g);ΔH=x1.......(ii)
H2(g)+!2O2(g)H2O(l);ΔH=x2......(iii)
Required reaction is
3C(s)+4H2(g)C3H8(g);ΔH=?
By 3×Eq.(ii)+4×Eq.(iii)Eq.(i). we get
3C+4H2C3H80;ΔH=3x1+4x2x3
3C+4H2C3H8;ΔH=3x1+4x2x3

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