The standard enthalpy of formation of NH3 is −46.0kJmol−1. lf the enthalpy of formation of H2 from its atoms is −436kJmol−1 and that of N2 is -712 kJmol−1, the average bond enthalpy of N−H bond in NH3 is:
A
−964kJmol−1
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B
+352kJmol−1
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C
+1056kJmol−1
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D
−1102kJmol−1
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Solution
The correct option is B+352kJmol−1 Enthalpy of formation of NH3=−46kJ/mole
N2+3H2→2NH3;ΔHr=−2×46kJ
Bond breaking is endothermic and bond formation is exothermic
Assuming x is the bond energy of N−H bond (kJmo1−1)