The standard enthalpy of formation (ΔfH°) at 298 K for methane, CH4(g), is –74.8 kJ mol–1. The additional information required to determine the average energy for C – H bond formation would be
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the dissociation energy of H2 and enthalpy of sublimation of carbon
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B
latent heat of vaporization of methane
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C
the first four ionization energies of carbon and electron gain enthalpy of hydrogen
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D
he dissociation energy of hydrogen molecule, H2
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Solution
The correct option is Athe dissociation energy of H2 and enthalpy of sublimation of carbon Carbon is found in the solid-state. The state of the substance affects the enthalpy change.