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A-LevelChemistryChemical energetics9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q321 Mark

Use of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question. The bond energy of the Br–O bond is 235 kJ mol⁻¹. Which reactions are exothermic? 1 OH• + HBr → H₂ + BrO• 2 OH• + HBr → H₂O + Br• 3 H• + HBr → H₂ + Br•

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 3 only are correct

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Chemical energetics, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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