The heats of formation of CO2(g) and H2O(l) are −394kJ/mole and −285.8kJ/mole respectively. Using the data for the following combustion reaction, calculate the heat of formation of C2H2(g). 2C2H2(g)+5O2(g)→4CO2(g)+2H2O(l), ΔHo=−2601 kJ.
A
−238.6
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B
253.2
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C
238.7
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D
226.7
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Solution
The correct option is D226.7 Given, C+O2(g)⟶CO2(g);ΔH1=−394KJ⟶(1)