The enthalpy of neutralisation of a strong acid by a strong base is −57.32kJmol−1. The enthalpy of formation of water is −285.84kJmol−1. The enthalpy of formation of hydroxy ion is:
A
+228.52kJmol−1
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B
−114.26kJmol−1
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C
−228.52kJmol−1
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D
+114.2kJmol−1
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Solution
The correct option is C−228.52kJmol−1 ΔHreaction=∑Heatofformationofproducts−∑Heatofformationofreactants −57.32=−285.84−(0+x) x=−228.52kJmol−1