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The average O-H bond energy with the help of following data is:

(1) 2H(g)H2(g) ;ΔH=435.0 kJ mol1

(2) O2(g)2O(g) ;ΔH=+ 489.6 kJ mol1

(3) 12H2(g)+12O2(g)OH ;ΔH=42.09 kJ mol1

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584.9 kJ mol1
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279.8 kJ mol1
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420 kJ mol1
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925 kJ mol1
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Solution

The correct option is C 420 kJ mol1
Required equation:
(4) OHO+H ;ΔH=? kJ mol1

The above equation can be obtained as follows:
12eqn(2)12eqn(1)eqn(3)=eqn(4)

Hence, the enthalpy can also be obtained similiarly.
244.8+217.542=420 kJ mol1

Hence, the bond energy of OH=420 kJ mol1

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