In dilute solution the heat of the reaction NaOH + HCl = NaCl + H2O is - 57.3kJ. Therefore the heat of the reaction 2NaOH + H2SO4 \(\to\) Na2SO4 + 2H2O is
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
NaOH + HCl = NaCl + H2O \(\Delta\)H = -57.3kJ
Heat of reaction of 2NaOH + H2O4
NaSO4 + H2O is
= 57.3 x 2 = -114.6 kJ
NaOH + HCl = NaCl + H2O \(\Delta\)H = -57.3kJ
Heat of reaction of 2NaOH + H2O4
NaSO4 + H2O is
= 57.3 x 2 = -114.6 kJ