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The enthalpy of combustion of ethyl alcohol is −1380 kJ mole-1. If enthalpies of formation of CO2 and H2O are −394.5 and −286.5 kJ mole-1 respectively. Calculate the enthalpy of formation of ethyl alcohol. |
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Answer» 2C(s) + 3H2 (g) + \(\frac{1}{2}\)O2 (g) → C2H5OH(l)∆Hf0 =? C(s) + 2H2 (g) + 2H2 (g) → CO2 (g) + 2H2O (l) ∆H = [2X(−286) + (−394.5)] = −572 − 394.5 = −966.5 kJ/mol 2C(s) + 3H2 (g) + \(\frac{1}{2}\)O2 (g) → C2H2OH(l) ∆H = −966.5 − (−1380) = −966.5 + 1380 = 413.5 kJ/mole |
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