What would be the heat released when an aqueous solution containing 0.5 mole of HNO3 is mixed with 0.3 mole of OH−? Given: Enthalpy of neutralisation is −57.1kJ
A
28.5kJ
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B
17.1kJ
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C
45.7kJ
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D
1.7kJ
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Solution
The correct option is C17.1kJ The enthalpy of neutralization is −57.1kJ/mol. 0.3 mole of HNO3 will react with 0.3 moles of OH−.
H++OH−⟶H2O
The heat released would be 0.3mol×−57.1kJ/mol=17.1kJ