When hydrogen gas is burnt in chlorine, 2000 cals of heat is liberated during the formation of 3.65 g of HCl. ΔH of formation of HCl is:
A
2 Kcal
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B
−20 Kcal
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C
+20 Kcal
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D
−2 Kcal
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Solution
The correct option is B−20 Kcal for 3.65 g of HCl 2000 cals of heat 3.65 g =3.651+35.5=3.6536.5=110 moles for 110 moles ----- 2000 cals for 1 mole ----- 20 K cals ∴ΔH of formation of HCl = -20 Kcals As heat is liberated ΔH= - ve