Which of the following reactions defines the standard enthalpy of combustion,$\Delta H_c^ \circ$?

  • A
    $H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightarrow H_2O_{(g)}$
  • B
    $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2NH_{3(g)}$
  • C
    $C_{(diamond)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)}$
  • D
    $H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightarrow H_2O_{(l)}$

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With the help of the following data,find out the change in heat content for the reaction in $kJ$:
$C_2H_{4(g)} + H_{2(g)} \to C_2H_{6(g)}$
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$C-H$ $413$
$C-C$ $348$
$C=C$ $610$
$H-H$ $436$

Using the data provided,calculate the bond energy $(kJ \ mol^{-1})$ of a $C \equiv C$ bond in $C_{2}H_{2}$. (Take the bond energy of a $C-H$ bond as $350 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$)
$2C_{(s)} + H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow C_{2}H_{2(g)} \quad \Delta H = 225 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
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Identify the law for the statement "Overall the enthalpy change for a reaction is equal to the sum of enthalpy changes of individual steps in the reaction".

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