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The standard enthalpy of formation of NH3 is 46.0 kJmol1. lf the enthalpy of formation of H2 from its atoms is 436 kJmol1 and that of N2 is -712 kJmol1, the average bond enthalpy of NH bond in NH3 is:

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964 kJmol1
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+352 kJmol1
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+1056 kJmol1
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1102 kJmol1
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Solution

The correct option is B +352 kJmol1
Enthalpy of formation of NH3=46 kJ/mole

N2+3H22NH3; ΔHr=2×46 kJ

Bond breaking is endothermic and bond formation is exothermic

Assuming x is the bond energy of NH bond (kJmo11)

712+(3×436)6x=46×2

x=352 kJ/mol

Hence, the correct option is B

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