Given the thermochemical equations:


What is the standard enthalpy of formation of ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: The target reaction is .
  2. Step 2: Using Hess's law, subtract the combustion of from the combustion of graphite: .
  3. Step 3: Substitute values: .
Answer
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Why not the others: reverses the sign of the formation enthalpy; mistakenly adds both reaction enthalpies; adds both enthalpies and reverses the sign.

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