The electron gain enthalpy of chlorine is 3.7 eV. How much energy in kcal is released when 2g of chlorine is completely converted to Cl− ion in a gaseous state? ( 1eV = 23.06 kcal mol−1 )
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Solution
Cl+e→Cl−+3.7eV
Energy released for 1 mol (or 35.5g) =3.7×23.06kcal/mol
∴ Energy released for conversion of 2g gaseous chlorine into Cl− ions