The enthalpy changes at 298K in successive breaking of O−H bonds of HOH are: H2O(g)→H(g)+OH(g),ΔH=498 kJ mol−1 OH(g)→H(g)+O(g),ΔH=428 kJ mol−1 The bond enthalpy of the O−H bond is:
A
498 kJ mol−1
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B
463 kJ mol−1
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C
428 kJ mol−1
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D
70 kJ mol−1
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Solution
The correct option is B463 kJ mol−1 Given dissociation enthalpy of H−OH=498 KJ/mol