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If the bond dissociation energies of XY, X2 and Y2 (all diatomic molecules) are in the ratio of 1:1:0.5 and Δ1H for the formation of XY is 200 kJ mol1. The bond dissociates energy of X2 will be:

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100 kJ mol1`
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200 kJ mol1
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800 kJ mol1
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400 kJ mol1
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Solution

The correct option is D 800 kJ mol1
X2+Y22XY
ΔH=(BE)X2+(BE)Y22(BE)XY

If (BE) of XY=a
then (BE) of YY=a2
and (BE) of XX=a

So, ΔHf(XY)=200 kJ
So, 400 (for 2 moles XY)=a+a22a
400=a2
a=800 kJ

The bond dissociation energy of X2=800 kJ/mol

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