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Chemical Engineering · Q386

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 386

Q386

Consider the reaction, C + O2 ⇋ CO2; ΔH = -94 kcal. What will be the value of ΔH for the reaction CO2 → C + O2?

A.
-94 kcal
B.
+94 kcal
Answer
C.
> 94 kcal
D.
< -94 kcal

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The change in enthalpy is given as enthalpy of the products - enthalpy of the reactants since, the given reaction is opposite of given reaction only the sign changes.