The reaction given below shows the enthalpy change for the chemical reactants between N2, O2, NO and NO2 N2(g)+O2(g)→2NO(g)ΔH=−110kJ/mol 2NO(g)+O2(g)→2NO2(g)ΔH=−200kJ/mol
The correct statement among the following is/are:
A
The standard heat of formation of NO2 is −90kJ/mol
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B
The oxidation reaction from N2 to NO2 is exothermic
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C
The standard heat of formation of NO is −55kJ/mol
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D
The oxidation reaction of NO to NO2 is endothermic
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Solution
The correct option is C The standard heat of formation of NO is −55kJ/mol Given reactions are, N2(g)+O2(g)→2NO(g)ΔH=−110kJ/mol⋅⋅⋅(1) 2NO(g)+O2(g)→2NO2(g)ΔH=−200kJ/mol⋅⋅⋅(1) ∴ Adding equations (1) and (2), N2(g)+2O2(g)→2NO2ΔH=−310kJ/mol
So the standard heat of formation of NO2 = −3102kJ/mol=−155kJ/mol
Thus in the oxidation reaction from N2 to NO2310kJ/mol heat evolves. Thus it is exothermic.
From the reaction (1), 12N2(g)+12O2(g)→NO(g)ΔH=−55kJ/mol⋅⋅⋅(1)
So the standard heat of formation of NO is −55kJ/mol
From equation (2), the heat evolved in the oxidation reaction of NO to NO2 is −200kJ/mol.
So it is exothermic.