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Derive the relationship between ∆H and ∆U.

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∴ Heat absorbed at constant volume

qv = ∆U …(i)

Where ∆U Change in internal energy but most of chemical reactions are carried out not at constant volume, but in flask under constant atmospheric pressure. So, at constant pressure, e.g., (i) becomes

∆U = qp − p∆V …(ii)

Where qp = heat absorbed by the system

−p∆V = Expansion work done by the system

Or U2 − U1 = qp − p (V2 − V1 )

On rearranging, we get

qp = (U2 + pV2 ) − (U1 − pV1 ) …(iii)

Now, we know that enthalpy

H = U + pV …..(iv)

So, equation (iii) becomes,

qp = H2 − H1 = ∆H

For finite changes at constant Pressure, equation

(iv) Can be written as:

∆H = ∆U + p∆V .....…(v)

Since P is constant, so equation (v) becomes

∆H = ∆U + p∆V ..............(vi)

The equation (vi) shows the relationship between ∆H and ∆U.



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