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The enthalpy of certain reactions at 273 K is -20.75 kJ. The enthalpy of the same reaction at 373 K (if heat capacities of reactants and products are the same) will be:

Correct answer: A. -20.75 kJ

  • A. -20.75 kJ
  • B. -2075 kJ
  • C. Zero
  • D. -20.75 x 373/273 kJ

Explanation

As it is provided in the given statement that heat capacities of reactants and products are the same, therefore there will be no energy change in the reaction. By Kirchoff's Rule; ∆Cp=∆H2-H1/T2-T1∆Cp(T2-T1)=∆H2-H1As, ∆Cp= 0 , ∆H2=H1 , therefore;H2= -20.75KJ

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