The enthpaly combution at 25∘C ofH2, cyclohexane (C6H12) and cyclohexene (C6H10) are −241,−3920 and −3800 kJ/mol respectively. The heat of hydrogenation of cyclohexenes:
A
−121kJ mol−1
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B
+121kJ mol−1
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C
−242kJ mol−1
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+242kJ mol−1
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Solution
The correct option is A−121kJ mol−1 H2(g)+12O2(g)→H2O(l)(ΔH=−241kJ)..(i) C6H10+172O2(g)→6CO2(g)+5H2O(l)(ΔH=−3800kJ)..(ii) C6H10+9O2(g)→6CO2(g)+6H2O(l)(ΔH=−3920kJ)..(iii)
Eq. (i) + eq. (ii) − eq. (iii) gives ΔH=−241−3800−(−3920)=−121kJ