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Chemical Engineering · Q298

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 298

Q298

Compound having large heat of formation is

A.
More stable
Answer
B.
Less stable
C.
Not at all stable (like nascent O2)
D.
Either more or less stable; depends on the compound

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Compound having high heat of formation indicates a higher amount of energy is released during the formation of compound so the compound formed will have lower energy hence it will be more stable.