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Question 48 • Chemistry

Consider these intermediate chemical equations. cap p sub 4 times s plus 6 Cl sub 2 g rightarrow 4 PCl sub 3 g triangle cap h sub 1 is equal to negative 2 comma 439 kJ 4 PCl sub 5 g rightarrow cap p sub 4 times s plus 10 Cl sub 2 g triangle cap h sub 2 is equal to 3 comma 438 kJ What is the enthalpy of the overall chemical reaction PCl sub 5 times g rightarrow PCl sub 3 times g plus Cl sub 2 times g ?

Answer
A
999 kJ
B
250 point kJ
C
negative 250 point kJ
D
negative 999 kJ

Explanation

Add the two equations so the P₄ and Cl₂ terms cancel. This gives 4 PCl₅(g) → 4 PCl₃(g) + 4 Cl₂(g), with ΔH = 3,438 kJ − 2,439 kJ = 999 kJ. Divide the equation and enthalpy by 4 to get ΔH = 999 ÷ 4 = 249.75 kJ, or about 250 kJ. The correct choice is 250 kJ.

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