δ H for the reaction 2C(s) + 3(g) -> (g) is -20.24 kcal/mol. The bond energies (in kcal/mol) of C-C, — Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry Chemistry Question
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δ H for the reaction 2C(s) + 3$H_2$(g) -> $C_2H_6$(g) is -20.24 kcal/mol. The bond energies (in kcal/mol) of C-C, C-H and H-H are 63, 85.6 and 102.6, respectively. The enthalpy of sublimation of C(s) is
Answer: A
💡 Solution & Explanation
-20.24 = 2*sub_H + 3*102.6 - [63 + 6*85.6] => -20.24 = 2*sub_H + 307.8 - 576.6 => 2*sub_H = 248.56 => sub_H = 124.3 kcal/mol.
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