The standard enthalpy of formation of H2O(l) and Fe2O3(s) are respectively −286kJmol−1 and −824kJmol−1. What is the standard enthalpy change for the following reaction?
Fe2O3(s)+3H2(g)⟶3H2O(l)+2Fe(s)
A
−538kJmol−1
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B
+538kJmol−1
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C
−102kJmol−1
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D
+34kJmol−1
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E
−34kJmol−1
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Solution
The correct option is E−34kJmol−1 Given reaction,
Fe2O3(s)+3H2(g)⟶3H2O(l)+2Fe(s)
and Hof(H2O)=−286.00kJ/mol
Hof(Fe2O3)=−824kJ/mol
Therefore, HR (Heat of reaction) =∑Hof
(products) −∑Hof (reactants)