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The enthalpy of elements in their standard atates are taken as zero .The enthalpy of formation of a compound:A. is always negativeB. is always positiveC. may be positive or negativeD. is negative negative |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C Combustion of elements to form a compound can be exothermic endothermic e.g., `C + O_(2) rarr CO_(2)` is exothermic whereas, `C + 2S rarr CS_(2)` is endothermic Hence, enthalpy of formation can be positive or negative. |
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