Which of the following equations correctly represents the standard heat of formation $(\Delta H_f^o)$ of methane?

  • A
    $C(\text{diamond}) + 2H_{2(g)} \rightarrow CH_{4(g)}$
  • B
    $C(\text{graphite}) + 2H_{2(g)} \rightarrow CH_{4(l)}$
  • C
    $C(\text{graphite}) + 2H_{2(g)} \rightarrow CH_{4(g)}$
  • D
    $C(\text{graphite}) + 4H_{(g)} \rightarrow CH_{4(g)}$

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The enthalpy of combustion of methane,graphite and dihydrogen at $298 \, K$ are $-890.3 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$,$-393.5 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$ and $-285.8 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$ respectively. The enthalpy of formation of $CH_{4(g)}$ will be:
$(i) -74.8 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$(ii) -52.27 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$(iii) +74.8 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$(iv) +52.26 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$

Diborane is formed from the elements as shown in equation $(i)$:
$2 B_{(s)} + 3 H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow B_2H_{6(g)} \dots (i)$
Given that:
$H_2O_{(l)} \longrightarrow H_2O_{(g)}, \quad \Delta H_1^{\circ} = 44 \, kJ$
$2 B_{(s)} + \frac{3}{2} O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow B_2O_{3(s)}, \quad \Delta H_2^{\circ} = -1273 \, kJ$
$B_2H_{6(g)} + 3 O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow B_2O_{3(s)} + 3 H_2O_{(g)}, \quad \Delta H_3^{\circ} = -2035 \, kJ$
$H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow H_2O_{(l)}, \quad \Delta H_4^{\circ} = -286 \, kJ$
The $\Delta H^{\circ}$ for the reaction $(i)$ is $..... \, kJ$.

Given that $:$
$2 C_{(s)} + 2 O_{2_{(g)}} \rightarrow 2 CO_{2_{(g)}} ; \Delta H = -787 \ kJ$
$H_{2_{(g)}} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2_{(g)}} \rightarrow H_2 O_{(l)} ; \Delta H = -286 \ kJ$
$C_2 H_{2_{(g)}} + \frac{5}{2} O_{2_{(g)}} \rightarrow 2 CO_{2_{(g)}} + H_2 O_{(l)} ; \Delta H = -1301 \ kJ$
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Combustion of glucose takes place according to the equation,$C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \to 6CO_2 + 6H_2O$,$\Delta H = -72 \ kcal$. How much energy will be required for the production of $1.6 \ g$ of glucose? (Molecular mass of glucose $= 180 \ g/mol$)

The standard enthalpy of formation of $NH_3$ is $-46.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}.$ If the enthalpy of formation of $H_2$ from its atoms is $-436 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and that of $N_2$ is $-712 \ kJ \ mol^{-1},$ the average bond enthalpy of $N-H$ bond in $NH_3$ is ................ $kJ \ mol^{-1}$

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