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In which of the following pairs the enthalpy of neutralization is less than or more than the standard value

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a

H2SO4 and NaOH

b

 HNO3 and NaOH

c

HCN and NaOH

d

HCI and NaOH

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The enthalpy of neutralization of strong acids by strong bases is equal to the standard enthalpy of neutralization  i.e. 13.9kcal/mol. But HCN is a weak acid and NaOH is a strong base so, the enthalpy of neutralization for this pair is less than the standard value, i.e., -12.13 kcal.

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