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The enthalpies of elements in their standard states are takeen as zero. The enthalpy of formation of a compoundA. is always negativeB. is always positiveC. may be positive or negativeD. is never negative

Answer» Correct Answer - c
Combination of elements to form a compound can be exothermic or endothermic`( e.g., C + O_(2) rarrCO_(2)` is exothermic whereas `C + 2S rarrCS_(2)` is endothermic ). Hence, enthalpy of formation can be `+ve` or `-ve`.


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