The entropies of H2(g) and H(g) are 130.6 and 114.6Jmol−1K−1 respectively at 298K. Using the data given below calculate the bond energy of H2 (in kJ/mol). H2(g)→2H(g);ΔG0=406.6kJ
A
377.2
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B
436.0
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C
425.5
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D
430.5
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Solution
The correct option is B436.0
ΔG=ΔH−TΔS
ΔH=ΔG+TΔS
ΔH=406600+298×98.6=435.98kJ=436kJ
[Note: ΔS=2×114.6−130.6=98.6JK−1mol−1
As the bond energy is endothermic in nature so the answer will be 436.