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 mol−1
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, ΔrH∘≠ΔfH∘