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What is the basic difference between enthalpy of formation and enthalpy of reaction? Illustrate with suitable examples.

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Enthalpy of formation is defined as enthalpy change when 1 mole of the substance is formed from the constituting elements in their standard states e.g.

H2(g) + 1/2O2(g) → H2O(l); ΔfH = -286 kJ/mol

Enthalpy of reactions is defined as enthalpy change when reactants react completely to form products according to balanced chemical reaction,

e.g. N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) 

ΔH = -92.0 kJ



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