Which of the following reaction is the definition of ∆H"?

Correct answer: A. C(diamond) + O2(g) → CO2(g)

  • A. C(diamond) + O2(g) → CO2(g)
  • B. H2(g)+F2(g)2HF(g)
  • C. N2(g) + 3H2(g)2NH3(g)
  • D. CO(g) + O2(g) → CO2(g)

Explanation

The definition of ∆H is the heat of formation of a compound. It is the amount of heat that is released or absorbed when 1 mole of a compound is formed from its constituent elements in their standard states.The reaction that defines ∆H is the formation reaction of the compound. For example, the formation reaction of carbon dioxide is:C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g).This reaction is the definition of ∆H because it is the reaction that releases the heat of formation of carbon dioxide.

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