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The bond energies of C=C and C−C at 298K are 590 and 331 kJmol−1 respectively. The enthalpy of polymerisation per mole of ethylene is:

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70kJ
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72kJ
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72kJ
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68kJ
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Solution

The correct option is B 72kJ
The polymerisation of ethene has one mole of C=C bond is decomposed and two moles of CC bonds are formed per mole of ethylene
ΔH=5902×331=72kJ per mole of ethylene.

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