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The standard enthalpy of neutralization of KOH with HCN and HCl in dilute solution is -2480 cal mol1 and -13.68 kcal mol1 respectively. Find the enthalpy of dissociation of HCN at the same temperature.

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When KOH and HCl react
KOH+HClKCl+H2O
That is, OH+H+H2OΔHneutralisation=1368kcal
When HCN reacts with KOH
HCNH++CNΔHdissociationOH+H+H2OΔHneutralisation=13.68–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––HCN+OHCN+H2O;ΔH
ΔHdissociation=2480+1360=11,200 cal

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