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Standard molar enthalpy of formation, ΔfH is just a special case of enthalpy of reaction, ΔrH . Is the ΔrH for the following reaction same as ΔfH ? Give reason for your answer.
Ca0(s)+CO2(g)CaCO3(s);ΔfH=178.3 kJ mol1

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No, the ΔrH for the given reaction is not same as ΔrH. The standard enthalpy change for the formation of one mole of a compound from its elements in their most stable states (reference states) is called standard molar enthalpy of formation, ΔrH.
Ca(S)+C(s)+32O2(g)CaCO3(s); ΔfHs
This reaction is different from the given reaction.
Hence, ΔrHΔfH


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