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#1. Estimate ΔH for the reaction using bond dissociation energies. Give your answer in kcal. C6H12O6 has five C−C bonds, seven C−H bonds, seven C−O bonds, and five O−H bonds.
#2. Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic?
#3. The following equation shows the conversion of aluminum
oxide (from the ore bauxite) to aluminum:
2Al2O3(s)→4Al(s)+3O2(g),
ΔH = +801.0 kcal
----> a. Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic?
#1 Let us first make a simple table,
Bond type No. of bond Bond energy(kJ/mol) total bond energy(kJ/mol)
C-C 5 347 1735
O-H 5 464 2320
C-H 7 414 2898
C-O 5 358 1790
C=O 1 803 803
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Total Bond Energy for Glucose = 9546 kJ/mol = 2281.55 kcal/mol
#3 The given reaction is endothermic. deltaH is +ve, means heat is taken up by the reaction.