The enthalpy changes for two reactions are given by the equations: 2Cr(s)+112O2(g)⟶Cr2O3(s);ΔH=−1130kJ C(s)+12O2(g)⟶CO(g);ΔH=−110kJ What is the enthalpy change, in kJ, for the reaction? 3C(s)+Cr2O3(s)⟶2Cr(s)+3CO(g)
A
−1460kJ
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B
−800kJ
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C
+800kJ
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D
+1020kJ
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E
+1460kJ
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Solution
The correct option is C+800kJ Cr2O3(s)⟶2Cr(s)+32O2(g);ΔH=+1130kJ 3C(s)+32O2(g)⟶3CO(g);ΔH=−330kJ Adding both equaitons ΔH=+800kJ