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Q.

In the reaction:

CS2(l)+3O2(g)CO2(g)+2SO2(g)

ΔH=265 kcal

The enthalpies of formation of CO2 and SO2 are both negative and are in the ratio 4 : 3. The enthalpy of formation of CS2 is +26 kcal/mol. Calculate the enthalpy of formation of SO2 :

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a

-90 kcal/mol

b

-71.7 kcal/mol

c

-78 kcal/mol

d

-52 kcal/mol

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The reaction takes place as,

C+O2CO2, ΔH=4xS+O2SO2, ΔH=2×3xC+2SCS2, ΔH=26 kcal/molCS2+3O2CO2+2SO2,ΔH=265 kcal265=4x6x(+26)

x=(265+26)/10=23.9

Enthalpy of  SO2=3×23.9=71.7 kcal mol

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