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Calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of C2H4(g) from the following:Thermo-chemical equationC2H4(g) + 3O2 (g) → 2CO2 (g) + 2H2O(g);∆rHΘ = −1323 kJ mol−1Given that ∆fHΘ of CO2 (g) and H2O (g) as -393.5 and -249 kJ mol-1 Respectively. |
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Answer» ∆fHΘ of O2(g) = 0 by convention ∆rHΘ = \(\sum\)∆fHΘ(products) - \(\sum\)∆fHΘ (reactants) Substituting the given values: −1323 = [2 × (−393.5) + 2 × (−249)] − [∆fHΘC2H4] −1323 = [−787 − 498] − [∆fHΘC2H4] −1323 = −1285 − ∆fHΘC2H4 \(\therefore\) ∆fHΘC2H4 = 1323 − 1285 = 38 kJ mol-1 |
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