If bond dissociation energies of N≡N, H-H and N-H are x1, x2 and x3 respectively, the enthalpy of formation of NH3 (g) is:
Correct answer: C. ΔHf = x1/2 + 3/2x2 - 3x3
- A. ΔHf = x1+ 3x2 - 6x3
- B. ΔHf = 3x3 - 1/2x1 - 3/2 x2
- C. ΔHf = x1/2 + 3/2x2 - 3x3
- D. ΔHf = 6x3 - x1 - 3x2
Explanation
To find the enthalpy of formation (ΔHf) of NH3, consider the bond dissociation energies: The formation of NH3 from N2 and H2 involves breaking one N≡N bond and three H-H bonds, and forming six N-H bonds. Thus, the enthalpy change is calculated as: ΔHf = x1 + 3x2 - 6x3, where x1 is the energy to break N≡N, x2 is the energy to break H-H, and x3 is the energy released in forming each N-H bond. The correct option is C because it correctly accounts for the energy changes involved in breaking and forming the relevant bonds.
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