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1.

H_2O_2 is obtained by adding dil H_2SO_4 to

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`PbO_2`
`MnO_2`
`BaO_(2) 8H_2O`
`BaCO_3`

ANSWER :C
2.

H_(2)O_(2) is an unstable liquid . On standing or on heating it decomposes to H_(2)O and O_(2) . H_(2)O_(2) can acts as oxidising agent and reducing agent . The concentration of H_(2)O_(2) is expressed differently with volume strength and the concentration of H_(2)O_(2) at a particular time is measured by titrating it with acidified KMnO_(4) or by titrating liberated I_(2) from acidified KI and H_(2)O_(2)with hypo solution . A sample of H_(2)O_(2)has 3.4 g of H_(2)O_(2)in 100 mL solution . The bottle containing this sample was kept at 25^(0)C for 15 days then 20mL of this sample is treated with excess KI and the liberated iodine requires 50 mL , 0.2 M Na_(2)S_(2)O_(3) solution . Assume the volume of solution remains unchanged . The volume strength of H_(2)O_(2)in the begining and after 15 days are

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`5.6 , 3.4`
`11.2 , 2.8`
`5.6 , 4.6`
`11.2 , 5.6`

ANSWER :B
3.

H_(2)O_(2) acts both as oxidant and reductant. H_(2)O and O_(2) are products when H_(2)O_(2) acts as oxidant and reductant respectively. The strength of H_(2)O_(2) is expressed in terms of molarity, normality, % strength and volume strength. H_(2)O_(2) decomposes as H_(2)O_(2)rarrH_(2)+1//2O_(2)(g) i.e., one mole O_(2) is released from 2 mole H_(2)O_(2) .x. .volume. strength of H_(2)O_(2) means 1 volume (mL or litre) of H_(2)O_(2) sample released x volume (mL or litre) O_(2) gas at NTP on its decomposition. Hence molarity = x//11.2 moles per litre, i.e., normality of H_(2)O_(2)=x//5.6 Thus volume strength, i.e., x=5.6xx Normality. Weigth of H_(2)O_(2) (in gm) present in 100 mL H_(2)O_(2) solution is called percentage strength of H_(2)O_(2) How much volume of H_(2)O_(2) solution of 22.4 .vol. strength is required to oxidise 6.3 gm oxalic acid

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10mL
11.2mL
25 ML
30 mL

Solution :eq. `H_(2)O_(2)` = eq. `H_(2)C_(2)O_(4)`
`(22.4)/(5.6)xx(V)/(1000)=(6.3)/(126)xx2impliesV_(mL)=25mL`
4.

H_2O_2 is always stored in plastic bottles ? Why ?

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Solution :The aqueous solution of hydrogen PEROXIDE is enontanamelu dienogen peroxide is spontaneously disproportionate to give OXYGEN. The reaction is slow but it is explosive when it is catalyzed by METAL or alkali DISSOLVED from glass. For this reason, its solution are stored in plastic bottles. `H_(2)O_(2(aq))toH_(2)O_((l))+1//2O_(2(G))`
5.

H_(2)O_(2) is a powerful oxidisingagent. It is an electron acceptor in acidic as well as in alkaline medium. It can also act as reducing agent towards oxidising agents. In alkaline medium, the reducing nature of H_(2)O_(2) is even more effective Decolourisation of acidified KMnO_(4) occurs when H_(2)O_(2) is added to it. This is due to

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Oxisation of `KMnO_(4)`
REDUCING of `KMnO_(4)`
Both oxidation and reduction of `KMnO_(4)`0
none of these

Solution :(b) In the ACIDIC medium `KMnO_(4)` (violet ) is REDUCED to `K_(2)SO_(4) and MnSO_(4)` which are both colourless.
6.

H_(2)O_(2) is a powerful oxidisingagent. It is an electron acceptor in acidic as well as in alkaline medium. It can also act as reducing agent towards oxidising agents. In alkaline medium, the reducing nature of H_(2)O_(2) is even more effective The bleaching properties of H_(2)O_(2) are due to its:

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Unstable NATURE
Acidic nature
Reducing nature
OXIDISING nature.

Solution :(d) Bleaching ACTION of `H_(2)O_(2)` is due to its oxidising nature.
7.

H_(2)O_(2) is a powerful oxidisingagent. It is an electron acceptor in acidic as well as in alkaline medium. It can also act as reducing agent towards oxidising agents. In alkaline medium, the reducing nature of H_(2)O_(2) is even more effective In which of the following reactions H_(2)O_(2) acts as a reducing agent?

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`PbO_(2)+H_(2)O_(2) to PBO+H_(2)O+O_(2)`
`Na_(2)SO_(3)+H_(2)O_(2) to Na_(2)SO_(4)+H_(2)O`
`2KI+H_(2)O_(2) to 2KOH+I_(2)`
`KNO_(2)+H_(2)O_(2) to KNO_(3)+H_(2)O`

SOLUTION :(a) `H_(2)O_(2)` REDUCES `PbO_(2) "to" PbO`.
8.

H_(2)O_(2) is a powerful oxidisingagent. It is an electron acceptor in acidic as well as in alkaline medium. It can also act as reducing agent towards oxidising agents. In alkaline medium, the reducing nature of H_(2)O_(2) is even more effective In which of the following reactions, H_(2)O_(2) acts as an oxidising agent?

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`IO_(4)^(-)+H_(2)O_(2) to IO_(3)^(-)+H_(2)O+O_(2)`
`2I^(-)+H_(2)O_(2)+2H^(+) to I_(2)+2H_(2)O`
`Ag_(2)O+H_(2)O_(2) to 2Ag+H_(2)O+O_(2)`
`2MnO_(4)^(-)+6H^(-)+5H_(2)O_(2) to 2Mn^(2+)+8H_(2)O+5O_(2)`

Solution :(b) `H_(2)O_(2)` oxidises `I^(-)` ions to iodine.
9.

H_(2)O_(2) is a disbasic acid. The salts formed by it are

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OXIDES and peroxides
Peroxides and SUPER oxides
Peroxides and sesqioxides
Peroxides and Hydroperoxides

Answer :D
10.

H_2O_2 is a ____________ acid.

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MONO basic
di basic
tri basic
none

Answer :B
11.

H_(2)O_(2) is a

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MONOBASIC acid
dibasic acid
neutral compound
weak alkali

Answer :B
12.

H_(2)O_(2) is ''5.6 volume then

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It is 1.7% WEIGHT by volume
It is 1 N
It is 1M
It is 5.6M

Solution :`5.6 VOL to 1N to 0.5 M to 1.7 (W/V)%`
13.

H_(2)O_(2) is "5.6 volume" then

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It is 1.7%WEIGHT by vollume
It is 1 N
It is 1 M
It is 5.6 M

Answer :A::B
14.

H_(2)O_(2) is ''5.6 volume '' then

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It is 1.7% WEIGHT by volume
It is 1N
It is 1 M
It is `5.6M`

SOLUTION :`5.6 Vol to 1N to 0.5 M to 1.7 ((W)/(V))%`
15.

H_2O_2 + H_2O to H_2O^(+) toHO_2^-This reaction indicates

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`H_2O_2` is more ACIDIC than `H_2O`
`H_2O` is more acidic than `H_2O_2`
both `H_2O` and `H_2O_2` are acidic
`H_2O_2` is a BLEACHING agent

Answer :A
16.

H_2O_2 forms prismatic crystal at

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`-0.4^@C`
`-2^@C`
`4^@C`
`11.6^@C`

ANSWER :B
17.

H_(2)O_(2) exists as ……….. In alkaline medium.

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`HO_(2)^(-)`
`HO_(2)^(OPLUS)`
`O_(2)^(2-)`
Both 1 &3

Answer :D
18.

H_(2)O_(2) does not act as

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Reducing agent
OXIDISING agent
Dehydrating agent
BLEACHING agent

ANSWER :C
19.

H_2O_2 decomposes slowly on exposure to light.

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ANSWER :1
20.

H_(2)O_(2) converts potassium ferrocyanide to ferricyanide. The change observed in the oxidation state of iron is

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`FE^(2+)RARRFE^(2+)`
`FerarrFe^(2+)`
`Fe^(3+)rarrFe^(2+)`
`Fe^(2+)rarrFe^(+)`

ANSWER :A
21.

H_(2)O_(2) Changes black lead sulphide to white

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PB
`PbO_(2)`
PBO
`PbSO_(4)`

ANSWER :D
22.

H_(2)O_(2) cannot oxidise:

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`Na_(2)SO_(4)`
KI
PbS
`O_(3)`

Answer :C
23.

H_(2)O_(2) cannot oxide

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`Na_(2)SO_(3)`
`KI`
PbS
`O_(3)`

SOLUTION :`H_(2)O_(2)` OXIDISES `Na_(2)SO_(4)`, KI to `I_(2),` PbSto `PbSO_(4)` but reduces `O_(3)` to `O_(2)`
24.

H_(2)O_(2) cannot act as

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OXIDISING AGENT
REDUCING agent
Antichlor
DEHYDRATING agent

Answer :D
25.

In auto oxidation preparation of H_(2)O_(2) the oxidizing agent is

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2-ethyl anthraquinone
2-ethyl anthraquinol
p-benzoquinone
N-methyl aniline

Answer :B
26.

H_(2)O_(2) acts both as oxidant and reductant. H_(2)O and O_(2) are products when H_(2)O_(2) acts as oxidant and reductant respectively. The strength of H_(2)O_(2) is expressed in terms of molarity, normality, % strength and volume strength. H_(2)O_(2) decomposes as H_(2)O_(2)rarrH_(2)+1//2O_(2)(g) i.e., one mole O_(2) is released from 2 mole H_(2)O_(2) .x. .volume. strength of H_(2)O_(2) means 1 volume (mL or litre) of H_(2)O_(2) sample released x volume (mL or litre) O_(2) gas at NTP on its decomposition. Hence molarity = x//11.2 moles per litre, i.e., normality of H_(2)O_(2)=x//5.6 Thus volume strength, i.e., x=5.6xx Normality. Weigth of H_(2)O_(2) (in gm) present in 100 mL H_(2)O_(2) solution is called percentage strength of H_(2)O_(2) 50 mL of H_(2)O_(2) solution was diluted to 200 mL and 10 mL of this diluted H_(2)O_(2) solution reduced 10 mL of 0.1 M KMnO_(4) acidic solution. The volume strength of H_(2)O_(2) is

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2.8 Vol
5.6 Vol
11.2 Vol
22.4 Vol

Solution :`M_(1)V_(1)=M_(2)V_(2)`
`M_(2)=(50xxM_(1))/(200)=(M_(1))/(4)`
EQ. `H_(2)O_(2)` = eq. `KMnO_(4)`
`(M_(1))/(4)xx10xx2=10xx0.1xx5implies10xx0.1xx5`
`M_(1)=1impliesV.S.=1xx11.2=11.2" Vol".`
27.

H_(2)O_(2) can be estimated by

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Tiration with acidified `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)`
TITRATION with NaOH solution
Titration with acidified `KMnO_(4)` solution
Titration with `Na_(2)CO_(3)` solution

Solution :`H_(2)O_(2)` estmated by titration with acidifed `KMnO_(4)` solution.
28.

H_(2)O_(2) acts as strong oxidising agent in

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ACIDIC MEDIUM
In the PRESENCE of Glycerol
Alkaline medium
Neutral medium

Answer :A
29.

H_(2)O_(2) acts as on oxidizing agent as well as reducing agent Why ?

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Solution :In `H_(2)O_(2),` oxygen has - 1 oxidation state which lies between maximum `(0"or"+2"in"OF_(2))` and minimum -2 Therefore, oxygen can be oxidized to `O_(2)` (zero oxidation state) acting as REDUCING agent or can be reduced to `H_(2)O"or"OH^(-)` (-2 oxidation state) acting as an oxidizing agent.
`UNDERSET("Reducing agent")(O_(2)^(-1))toO_(2)^(0)+2e,orunderset("OXIDISING agent")(O_(2)^(-1))+2e^(-)to2O^(2-)`
30.

H_(2)O_(2) acts as a bleaching agent because of

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reducing nature of `H_(2)O_(2)`
OXIDISING nature of `H_(2)O_(2)`
ACIDIC nature of `H_(2)O_(2)`
basic nature of `H_(2)O_(2)`.

Solution :Due to oxidising nature of `H_(2)O_(2)`, it acts as a BLEACHING agent.
31.

H_2O_2 act as a antiseptic then it is known as ....... in market.

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SOLUTION :PERHYDROL
32.

H_2O_2 acts a ____________ agent.

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oxidizing
REDUCING
both reducing and oxidizing
neither reducing nor oxidizing

Answer :C
33.

H_2O_2 acts as

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OXIDISING agent
reducing agent
bleaching agent
all of these

Answer :D
34.

H_2O_2+ 2KI overset("40% yield")to I_2 + 2KOHH_2O_2 + 2KMnO_4 + 3H_2SO_4 overset("50% yield ")to K_2SO_4 + 2MnSO_4 + 3O_2 + 4H_2O 150 ml of H_2O_2sample was divided into two parts. First part was treated with KI and Formed KOH required 200 ml. of M//2 H_2SO_4 for neutralisation.Other part was trated with KMnO_4 yielding 6.74 litre of O_2 at STP.Using % yieldindicated find volume stregth of H_2O_2 sample used.

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5.04
1.08
3.36
11.33

Solution :No. of GEW .s of `H_2SO_4` = No.of GEW.s of
KOH = No. of GEW.s `H_2O_2` = 0.2
No. of GEW.s `H_2O_2` = No. of GEW.s of
`O_2 = 6.74/22.4 XX 2 = 0.6`
in part I 0.4 X = 0.2 X = 0.5
in part II 0.5 X = 0.6 X
=1.2 (where X is No. of GEW.s `H_2O_2`)
TOTAL No. of GEW.s of `H_2O_2`
`=1.7 N = 1.7 xx 100/15`
volume stregth = 11.33
35.

H_(2)O is liquid whereas H_(2)S is gas.

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Solution :In `H_(2)O`, hydrogen is combines with highly electrnegative ELEMENT and also forms INTER molecular hydrogen bond. But S is less ELECTRONEGATIVE and in `H_(2)S` there is no hydrogen bonding.
36.

H_(2)O is polar , whereas BeF_(2) is not It is because

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The ELECTRONEGATIVITY of F is GREATER than that of O .
`H_(2)O` INVOLVES hydrogen bonding whereas `BeF_(2)` is a discrete molecule
`H_(2)O` is linear and `BeF_(2)` is angular .
`H_(2)O` is angular and `BeF_(2)` is linear

ANSWER :c
37.

H_(2)O has a higher boiling point than that of H_(2)O due to

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`H_(2)S` molecular weight is more than `H_(2)O`
Dispersion forces between WATER MOLECULES are higher than `H_(2)S`
Strong ionic bonds between water molecules
Hydrogen bonds between water molecules

Answer :B
38.

H_2O + H_2O iff H_3O^(+) + OH^- ,In this reaction water acts asI) Bronsted Acid II) Bronsted Base III) Amphoteric oxide 1)

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I only
I, II only
II, III only
I, II, III

ANSWER :D
39.

H_2O and Cl_2O have different bond angles due to

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Number of lone PAIRS on cental atom in `H_2O and Cl_2O` are DIFFERENT
HYBRIDISATION is different
REPULSIONS are more among BULKY chlorine atoms in `Cl_2O`
DEN betweencentral atom and bonded atoms is different .

Answer :C
40.

H_2O and H_2O_2 resemble in

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BOND ANGLE
HYBRIDIZATION of oxygen
structure
Oxidation STATE of oxygen

Answer :B
41.

H_(2)NCONH_(2) overset(Delta)rarr?

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`NH_(3) + CO_(2)`
Urethane
BIURET
Urotropin

Solution :`2H_(2) N - underset("UREA")overset(O)overset(||)(C) - NH_(2) underset(-NH_(3))overset(Delta)rarr H_(2) N - overset(O)overset(||)(C) - underset("Biuret")(NH ) - overset(O)overset(||)(C) - NH_(2)`
42.

H_(2(g)) rarr 2H_((g)) , DeltaH = 400 KJ , then DeltaS_("system") at 2000 K is

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`0.2 KJ//mol//K`
` -0.2 KJ//mol//K`
`200 KJ//g//K`
`-400 KJ//mol//K`

ANSWER :A
43.

H_(2(g)) +I_(2(g)) hArr 2HI_((g)) in this equilibrium process what is the relation between K_c and K'_c.

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SOLUTION :Both are INVERSE to each other `K_c=1/(K._c)`
44.

H_(2(g)) + I_(2(g)) hArr 2HI_((g)) for this reaction K_c=[HI]^2/([H_2][I_2])=9 what is the equilibriumconstant for reverse reaction ?

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Solution :Reverse reaction `2HI_((G)) HARR H_(2(g)) + I_(2(g))`
`K._c=([H_2][I_2])/[HI]^2=1/K_c=1/9`
45.

H_(2(g)) +I_(2(g)) hArr 2HI_((g)) and 2HI_((g)) hArr H_(2(g)) +I_(2(g))what is indicates ?

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Solution :It INDICATE EQUILIBRIUM can be established by FORWARD or REVERSE REACTION.
46.

H_(2(g)) +I_(2(g)) hArr 2HI_((g)) and 2HI_((g)) hArr H_(2(g)) +I_(2(g))If the volume of vessel is same them what can be predicted for equilibrium mixture ?

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SOLUTION :All the components will be in same PROPORTION as TEMPERATURE, pressure, VOLUME is same.
47.

H_(2(g)) + I_(2(g)) hArr 2HI in this equilibrium if H_2 is added than state the direction of reaction and explain it with help of Q_c.

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SOLUTION :`Q_c=[HI]^2/([H_2][I_2])` and `K_c=[HI]^2/([H_2][I_2])`
As `H_2` is added it react with `I_2` So in EQUATION of `Q_c, H_2` and `I_2` increase so `Q_c` decreases. So the value of `Q_c lt K_c` Hence, reaction PROCEED in FORWARD direction and new equilibrium is attain.
48.

H_2(g) + Cl_2(g) to 2HCl(g)……."rate" = r_1D_2(g) + Cl_2(g) + 2DCl(g) ….."rate" = r_2.The value of r_1 gt r_2 . Then the correct statement among the following is

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H - H and D - D bond length are same
H - H has greater bond energy than D-D
The ACTIVATION energy for the first reaction is LESS than the of the SECOND reaction
The activation energy for the first reaction is greater than the of the second reaction

Answer :C
49.

H_(2)(g) +(1)/(2)O_(2)(g) rarr H_(2)O(l) BE (H-H) = x_(1), BE (O=O)=x_(2) BE(O=H)=x_(3) Latent heat of vaporisation of water liquid into water vapour =x_(4), then Delta_(f)H (heat of formation of liquid water) is

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`x_(1) +(x_(2))/(2) -x_(3) +x_(4)`
`2x_(3)-x_(1) -(x_(2))/(2)-x_(4)`
`x_(1)+(x_(2))/(2)-2x_(3)-x_(4)`
`x_(1)+(x_(2))/(2)-2x_(3)+x_(4)`

Solution :`DeltaH = (BE)_("REACTANT") -(BE)_("products")`
[But all the species must be in gaseous state. In product,
`[H_(2)O(L) rarr H_(2)O(g)] DeltaH` must be added.
Hence, `H_(2)(g) +(1)/(2)O_(2)(g) rarr H_(2)O(l)`
`DeltaH = [(BE)_(H-H)+(1)/(2)(BE)_(O=O)]`
`= [(DeltaH)_(vap) +2(BE)_(O-H)]`
`= x_(1) +(x_(2))/(2) -[x_(4)+2x_(3)]`
`= x_(1) +(x_(2))/(2) -x_(4) - 2x_(3)`
50.

H_(2)(g) + (1)/(2)O_(2)(g) rarr H_(2)O(g) Delta H = -242 kJ mol^(-1). Bond energy of H_(2) and O_(2) are 436 mol^(-1) and 500 mol^(-1) respectively. What is the bond energy of the O-H bond ?

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Solution :`H_(2)(g) + (1)/(2)O_(2)(g) RARR H_(2)O(g) , Delta_(F)H^(@) = -242 kJ mol^(-1)`
H = Bond energy of reaction - Bond energy of products
`Delta H = B_(H-H) + (1)/(2)B_(O-O) - 2B_(O-H) , -242 kJ = 436 + (1)/(2)(500) - 2B_(O-H) hArr -928 kJ = -2B_(O-H), B_(O-H) = (928)/(2) = 464 kJ mol^(-1)`.