Question
The observed heat of formation of CH3COOH(g) is -439 kJ. The enthalpy of resonance of CH3COOH(g) is X kJ from the given data. Find the value of |X|.
Bond energy (kJ)Heat of atomization(kJ)C-H = 413C (solid)=716C-C = 348H2=436C=O = 732O2=498C-O = 351O-H = 463