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A-LevelChemistryChemical energetics9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q81 Mark

The standard enthalpy changes of combustion of carbon, hydrogen and methanol are shown. C(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g) ∆Hᶜ = −394 kJ mol⁻¹ H₂(g) + ½O₂(g) → H₂O(l) ∆Hᶜ = −286 kJ mol⁻¹ CH₃OH(l) + 1½O₂(g) → CO₂(g) + 2H₂O(l) ∆Hᶜ = −726 kJ mol⁻¹ Which expression gives the standard enthalpy change of formation of methanol in kJ mol⁻¹?

A-394 + (-286) – (-726)
B-394 + (−286 × 2) – 726
C-394 + (−286 × 2) – (−726)
D-726 – (-394) – (−286 × 2)

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C: -394 + (−286 × 2) – (−726)

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Chemical energetics, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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