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Consider the reaction pathways shown below, According to Hess's Law, the enthalpy change, in kJ mol , for reaction X is:

Correct answer: B. -111 kJ/mol

  • A. +111 kJ/mol
  • B. -111 kJ/mol
  • C. -677 kJ/mol
  • D. +677 kJ/mol

Explanation

According to Hess's Law: Direct Path = Indirect Path ΔH (C → CO₂) = ΔH (C → CO) + ΔH (CO → CO₂)Calculation: -394 = X + (-283) X = -394 + 283 X = -111 kJ/mol.

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