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2CO(g) + O2(g) → 2CO2(g) Given that ΔH[CO]is -110.4 ...

2CO(g) + O2(g) → 2CO2(g)
Given that ΔH[CO]is -110.4 kJmol-1 and ΔH[CO2] is -393.0 kJmol-1, the energy change for the reaction above is
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  • A -503.7 kJ
  • B -282.6 kJ
  • C +282.6 kJ
  • D +503.7 kJ
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Energy change (ΔH) = 2ΔHCO2 - (2ΔHCO + ΔHO)
= 7x - 393 - (7 * 110.4 + 0)
= -393 + 110.4 = -282.6 kJ

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