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Find the average enthalpy of the SO bond in SO3(g) from the following standard molar enthalpies of formation (in kJ/mol): SO3(g) (–395.72), S(g) (278.81), O(g) (249.17).
a. 474.0 kJ/mol
b. 264.9 kJ/mol
c. 923.7 kJ/mol
d. 307.9 kJ/mol
e. 630.6 kJ/mol
Correct answer is : (a.) 474.0 kJ/mol
Explanation
The reaction for the formation of SO3 (g) is
S (g) + 3 O (g) SO3 (g)
enthalpy change = Hof reactants - Hof products
enthalpy change = [Hof S (g) + 3 * Hof O (g)] - [Hof SO3 (g)]
enthalpy change = [278.81 kJ/mol + 3 * (249.17 kJ/mol)] - (-395.72 kJ/mol)
enthalpy change = 278.81 kJ/mol + 747.51 kJ/mol + 395.72 kJ/mol
enthalpy change = 1422.04 kJ/mol
average enthalpy of SO bond = (enthalpy change) / 3
average enthalpy of SO bond = (1422.04 kJ/mol) / 3
average enthalpy of SO bond = 474.0 kJ/mol