If C (diamond) C (graphite) + X kJ mol-1 C (diamond) + O2(g) CO2(g) + Y kJ mol-1 C (graphite) + O2(g) CO2(g) + Z kJ mol-1 at constant temperature. Then
- -X = Y + Z
- X = Y - Z
- X = -Y + Z
- X = Y + Z
Answer
(2) X = Y - Z
Solution
Hess's law: (2) − (3) gives C(diamond) C(graphite)+(Y-Z).
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∴ X=Y-Z
Answer: (2)