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The lattice energy of solid NaCl is 180 kcal mol1. The dissolution of the solid in water in the form of ions is endothermic to the extent of 1 kcal mol1. If the hydration energies of Na+ and Cl are in the ratio 6:5, then the enthalpy of hydration of Na+ ion is:

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85.6 kcal mol1
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97.5 kcal mol1
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182.6 kcal mol1
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+100 kcal mol1
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Solution

The correct option is B 97.5 kcal mol1

ΔHsolution=ΔHlattice+ΔHhydration

1 kcal=180+ΔHhydration

ΔHhydration=179

ΔH(Na+hydration)+ΔH(Clhydration)=179

ΔH(Na+)+56ΔH(Na+)=179

ΔH(Na+hydration)97.5 kcal


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