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5251.

Standard molar enthalpy of formation of \[C{{O}_{2}}\] is equal to [IIT JEE 1997; BHU 2001]

A.                 Zero
B.                 The standard molar enthalpy of combustion of gaseous carbon
C.                 The sum of standard molar enthalpies of formation of \[CO\] and \[{{O}_{2}}\]
D.                 The standard molar enthalpy of combustion of carbon (graphite)
Answer» E.
5252.

\[C+\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}\to CO;\,\Delta H=-42\,kJ\]                 \[CO+\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}\to C{{O}_{2}};\,\Delta H=-24\,kJ\]                 The heat of formation of \[C{{O}_{2}}\] is                             [CPMT 1996]

A.                 ? 16 kJ  
B.                 + 66  kJ
C.                 + 16 kJ  
D.                 ? 66  kJ
Answer» E.
5253.

\[2.2016\,gm\] of acetaldehyde produced \[13.95\,kcal\] of heat on combustion in \[{{O}_{2}}\]. Calculate the heat of combustion of \[C{{H}_{3}}CHO\]             [Bihar CEE 1995]

A.                 279 kcal               
B.                 972 kcal
C.                 27.9 kcal              
D.                 2.79 kcal
Answer» B.                 972 kcal
5254.

In an endothermic reaction, the value of \[\Delta H\] is [CBSE PMT 1999; AIIMS 1998; BHU 2000; MP PMT 2000]

A.                 Zero       
B.                 Positive
C.                 Negative
D.                 Constant
Answer» C.                 Negative
5255.

The heat of reaction at constant pressure is given by [MP PMT 1997]

A.                 \[{{E}_{P}}-{{E}_{R}}\]   
B.                 \[{{E}_{R}}-{{E}_{P}}\]
C.                 \[{{H}_{P}}-{{H}_{R}}\] 
D.                 \[{{H}_{R}}-{{H}_{P}}\]
Answer» D.                 \[{{H}_{R}}-{{H}_{P}}\]
5256.

Enthalpy of formation of \[HF\] and \[HCl\] are \[-\,161\,kJ\] and \[-\,92\,kJ\] respectively. Which of the following statements is incorrect  [KCET 2003]

A.                 \[HCl\] is more stable than \[HF\]
B.                 \[HF\] and \[HCl\] are exothermic compounds
C.                 The affinity of fluorine to hydrogen is greater than the affinity of chlorine to hydrogen
D.                 \[HF\] is more stable than \[HCl\]
Answer» B.                 \[HF\] and \[HCl\] are exothermic compounds
5257.

The enthalpy of combustion of benzene from the following data will be                 (i) \[6C(s)+3{{H}_{2}}(g)\to {{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}}(l);\,\Delta H=+45.9\,kJ\]                 (ii) \[{{H}_{2}}(g)+\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}(g)\to {{H}_{2}}O(l);\,\Delta H=-285.9\,kJ\]                 (iii) \[C(s)+{{O}_{2}}(g)\to C{{O}_{2}}(g);\,\Delta H=-393.5\,kJ\]

A.                 + 3172.8 kJ         
B.                 ? 1549.2 kJ
C.                 ? 3172.8 kJ         
D.                 ? 3264.6 kJ
Answer» E.
5258.

The heat change for the following reaction \[C(s)+2S(s)\to C{{S}_{2}}(l)\] is known as     [MP PMT 1996]

A.                 Heat of vaporization      
B.                 Heat of solution
C.                 Heat of fusion  
D.                 Heat of formation
Answer» E.
5259.

The heat evolved in the combustion of benzene is given by                 \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}}+7\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}\to 6C{{O}_{2}}(g)+3{{H}_{2}}O(l);\,\Delta H=-3264.6\,kJ\]                 Which of the following quantities of heat energy will be evolved when \[39\,g\,{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}}\] are burnt [NCERT 1978; MP PET 1990; JIPMER 2001]

A.                 816.15 kJ             
B.                 1632.3 kJ
C.                 6528.2 kJ             
D.                 2448.45 kJ
Answer» C.                 6528.2 kJ             
5260.

When water is added to quick lime, the reaction is [MP PMT 1995]

A.                 Exothermic        
B.                 Endothermic
C.                 Explosive            
D.                 None of these
Answer» B.                 Endothermic
5261.

Carbon and carbon monoxide burn in oxygen to form carbon dioxide according to the following reactions                 \[C+{{O}_{2}}\to C{{O}_{2}};\,\Delta H=-394\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]                 \[2CO+{{O}_{2}}\to 2C{{O}_{2}};\,\Delta H=-569\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]                 The heat of formation of \[1\,mol\]of carbon monoxide is thus [MP PET 1995]

A.                 \[-219.0\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]        
B.                 \[-109.5\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]
C.                 \[-175.0\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]        
D.                 \[-87.5\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]
Answer» C.                 \[-175.0\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]        
5262.

Heat of formation in the reaction                 \[{{H}_{2}}+C{{l}_{2}}\to 2HCl+44\,kcal\] is           [MP PMT 1995]

A.                 44  kcal
B.                 44000  kcal
C.                 22 kcal 
D.                 11 kcal
Answer» D.                 11 kcal
5263.

If enthalpies of formation of \[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{4}}(g),\,C{{O}_{2}}(g)\] and \[{{H}_{2}}O(l)\] at \[{{25}^{o}}C\] and \[1\,atm\] pressure be 52, ? 394 and \[-286\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\] respectively, the enthalpy of combustion of \[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{4}}(g)\] will be [CBSE PMT 1995; AIIMS 1998; Pb. PMT 1999]

A.                 \[+1412\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]         
B.                 \[-1412\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]
C.                 \[+141.2\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]       
D.                 \[-141.2\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]
Answer» C.                 \[+141.2\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]       
5264.

Complete combustion of \[C{{H}_{4}}\] gives     [BHU 1995]

A.                 \[C{{O}_{2}}+{{H}_{2}}O\]           
B.                 \[C{{O}_{2}}+{{H}_{2}}\]
C.                 \[COC{{l}_{2}}\]               
D.                 \[CO+C{{O}_{2}}+{{H}_{2}}O\]
Answer» B.                 \[C{{O}_{2}}+{{H}_{2}}\]
5265.

In the combustion of \[2.0\,gm\] of methane \[25\,kcal\] heat is liberated, heat of combustion of methane would be [MP PMT 1994]

A.                 \[100\,kcal\]      
B.                 \[200\,kcal\]
C.                 \[300\,kcal\]      
D.                 \[400\,kcal\]
Answer» C.                 \[300\,kcal\]      
5266.

The energy evolved is highest for which of the following reactions           [MP PET 1994]

A.                 \[F+{{e}^{-}}\to {{F}^{-1}}\]       
B.                 \[Cl+{{e}^{-}}\to C{{l}^{-}}\]
C.                 \[S+2{{e}^{-}}\to {{S}^{2-}}\]
D.                 \[O+2{{e}^{-}}\to {{O}^{2-}}\]
Answer» C.                 \[S+2{{e}^{-}}\to {{S}^{2-}}\]
5267.

For an exothermic reaction [MP PET 1994; Manipal MEE 1995]

A.                 \[H\] of the products is less than \[H\] of the reactants
B.                 \[H\] of the products is more than \[H\] of the reactants
C.                 \[H\] of the products is equal to \[H\] of the reactants
D.                 \[\Delta H\] is always positive
Answer» B.                 \[H\] of the products is more than \[H\] of the reactants
5268.

An exothermic reaction is one in which the reacting substances [CPMT 1974, 79; Bihar MEE 1982;  KCET 1992; JIPMER 2001]

A.                 Have more energy than the products
B.                 Have less energy than the products
C.                 Are at a higher temperature than the product
D.                 None of the above
Answer» B.                 Have less energy than the products
5269.

For the allotropic change represented by equation \[C(diamond)\to C(graphite)\]; the enthalpy change is \[\Delta H=-1.89\,kJ\]. If \[6\,g\] of diamond and \[6\,g\] of graphite are separately burnt to yield carbon dioxide, the heat liberated in the first case is             [KCET 1988; DPMT 2000]

A.                 Less than in the second case by \[1.89\,kJ\]
B.                 More than in the second case by \[1.89\,kJ\]
C.                 Less than in the second case by \[11.34\,kJ\]
D.                 More than in the second case by \[0.945\,kJ\]
Answer» E.
5270.

Heat of transition is the heat evolved or absorbed when a substance is converted from                 [KCET 1984]

A.                 Solid to liquid
B.                 Solid to vapour
C.                 Liquid to vapour
D.                 One allotropic form to another allotropic form
Answer» E.
5271.

Based on the following thermochemical equations                 \[{{H}_{2}}O(g)+C(s)\to CO(g)+{{H}_{2}}(g);\,\Delta H=131\,kJ\]                 \[CO(g)+\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}(g)\to C{{O}_{2}}(g);\Delta H=-282\,kJ\]                 \[{{H}_{2}}(g)+\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}(g)\to {{H}_{2}}O(g);\,\Delta H=-242\,kJ\]                 \[C(s)+{{O}_{2}}(g)\to C{{O}_{2}}(g);\,\Delta H=X\,kJ\]                 The value of \[X\] is                                        [CBSE PMT 1992]

A.                 \[-393\,kJ\]        
B.                 \[-\,655\,kJ\]
C.                 \[+\,393\,kJ\]   
D.                 \[+655\,kJ\]
Answer» B.                 \[-\,655\,kJ\]
5272.

Values of heats of formation for \[Si{{O}_{2}}\]and \[MgO\] are \[-48.4\] and \[-34.7\,kJ\] respectively. The heat of the reaction \[2Mg+Si{{O}_{2}}\to 2MgO+Si\] is                [KCET 1990]

A.                 \[21.16\,kJ\]      
B.                 \[-21.10\,kJ\]
C.                 \[-13.62\,kJ\]    
D.                 \[13.6\,kJ\]
Answer» C.                 \[-13.62\,kJ\]    
5273.

Which of the following equations correctly represents the standard heat of formation \[(\Delta H_{f}^{o})\] of methane [IIT JEE (Screening) 1992]

A.                 \[C(diamond)\,+2{{H}_{2}}(g)=C{{H}_{4}}(g)\]
B.                 \[C(graphite)+2{{H}_{2}}(g)=C{{H}_{4}}(l)\]
C.                 \[C(graphite)+2{{H}_{2}}(g)=C{{H}_{4}}(g)\]
D.                 \[C(graphite)+4H=C{{H}_{4}}(g)\]
Answer» D.                 \[C(graphite)+4H=C{{H}_{4}}(g)\]
5274.

Which of the following values of heat of formation indicates that the product is least stable         [MP PMT 1991]

A.                 \[-94\,kcal\]      
B.                 \[-\,231.6\,kcal\]
C.                 \[+21.4\,kcal\]  
D.                 \[+\,64.8\,kcal\]
Answer» E.
5275.

\[C\](diamond) \[+{{C}_{2}}(g)\to C{{O}_{2}}(g);\,\Delta H=-395\] kJ                 \[C\] (graphite) \[+{{O}_{2}}(g)\to C{{O}_{2}}(g);\,\Delta H=-393.5\] kJ                 From the data, the \[\Delta H\] when diamond is formed from graphite, is           [CBSE PMT 1989; BHU 1987]

A.                 \[-1.5\,kJ\]         
B.                 \[+\,1.5\,kJ\]
C.                 \[+\,3.0\,kJ\]    
D.                 \[-3.0\,kJ\]
Answer» C.                 \[+\,3.0\,kJ\]    
5276.

The difference between heats of reaction at constant pressure and at constant volume for the reaction \[2{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}}(l)+15{{O}_{2}}(g)\to 12C{{O}_{2}}(g)+6{{H}_{2}}O(l)\]at \[{{25}^{o}}C\]in kJ is [IIT JEE 1991; Kerala PMT 2004]

A.                 ?7.43    
B.                 + 3.72
C.                 ?3.72    
D.                 + 7.43
Answer» B.                 + 3.72
5277.

The standard heats of formation in kcal \[mo{{l}^{-1}}\] of \[N{{O}_{2}}(g)\] and \[{{N}_{2}}{{O}_{4}}(g)\] are 8.0 and 2.0 respectively. The heat of dimerization of \[N{{O}_{2}}\] in \[kcal\] is                 \[2N{{O}_{2}}(g)={{N}_{2}}{{O}_{4}}(g)\]                                              [NCERT 1983]

A.                 10.0       
B.                 ? 6.0
C.                 ? 12.0   
D.                 ? 14.0
Answer» E.
5278.

The molar neutralization heat for \[KOH\] and \[HN{{O}_{3}}\] as compared to molar neutralization heat of \[NaOH\]  and \[HCl\] [MP PMT 1989]

A.                 Less      
B.                 More
C.                 Equal    
D.                 Depends on pressure
Answer» D.                 Depends on pressure
5279.

In the combustion of hydrocarbons, \[\Delta H\] is          [BHU 1981]

A.                 Negative             
B.                 Zero
C.                 Positive               
D.                 Undeterminate
Answer» B.                 Zero
5280.

In the reaction for the transition of carbon in the diamond form to carbon in the graphite form, \[\Delta H\] is \[-453.5\,cal\]. This points out that                [BHU 1981; KCET 1986, 89]

A.                 Graphite is chemically different from diamond
B.                 Graphite is as stable as diamond
C.                 Graphite is more stable than diamond
D.                 Diamond is more stable than graphite
Answer» D.                 Diamond is more stable than graphite
5281.

The formation of water from \[{{H}_{2}}(g)\] and \[{{O}_{2}}(g)\] is an exothermic reaction because       [MP PMT/PET 1988]

A.                 The chemical energy of \[{{H}_{2}}(g)\] and \[{{O}_{2}}(g)\] is more than that of water
B.                 The chemical energy of \[{{H}_{2}}(g)\] and \[{{O}_{2}}(g)\] is less than that of water
C.                 Not dependent on energy
D.                 The temperature of \[{{H}_{2}}(g)\] and \[{{O}_{2}}(g)\] is more than that of water
Answer» B.                 The chemical energy of \[{{H}_{2}}(g)\] and \[{{O}_{2}}(g)\] is less than that of water
5282.

The heat of combustion of benzene determined in a bomb calorimeter is \[-870\,kcal\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\] at \[{{25}^{o}}C\]. The value  of \[\Delta E\] for the reaction is

A.                 \[-1740\,kcal\]  
B.                 \[-870\,kcal\]
C.                 \[-872\,kcal\]    
D.                 \[-874\,kcal\]
Answer» C.                 \[-872\,kcal\]    
5283.

The enthalpy of formation of ammonia is \[-46.0\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]. The enthalpy change for the reaction \[2N{{H}_{3}}(g)\to 2{{N}_{2}}(g)+3{{H}_{2}}(g)\] is

A.                 46.0 kJ \[mo{{l}^{-1}}\]
B.                 92.0 kJ \[mo{{l}^{-1}}\]
C.                 ? 23.0 kJ \[mo{{l}^{-1}}\]             
D.                 ? 92.0 kJ \[mo{{l}^{-1}}\]
Answer» C.                 ? 23.0 kJ \[mo{{l}^{-1}}\]             
5284.

Which of the following reaction can be used to define the heat of formation of \[C{{O}_{2}}(g)\] [MP PMT 1989; MH CET 2001]

A.                 \[C\text{(graphite)}+{{O}_{2}}(g)=C{{O}_{2}}(g)\]
B.                 \[C{{H}_{4}}(g)+2{{O}_{2}}(g)=C{{O}_{2}}(g)+2{{H}_{2}}O(l)\]
C.                 \[CO(g)+\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}(g)=C{{O}_{2}}(g)\]
D.                 \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{6}}(l)+7\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}(g)=6C{{O}_{2}}+3{{H}_{2}}O(l)\]
Answer» B.                 \[C{{H}_{4}}(g)+2{{O}_{2}}(g)=C{{O}_{2}}(g)+2{{H}_{2}}O(l)\]
5285.

\[{{H}_{2}}+\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}\to {{H}_{2}}O;\,\Delta H=-68.39\,kcal\]                 \[K+{{H}_{2}}O+\]Water \[\to KOH(aq)+\frac{1}{2}{{H}_{2}};\,\Delta H=-48\,kcal\]                 \[KOH+\]Water \[\to KOH(aq);\,\Delta H=-14\,kcal\]                 The heat of formation of \[KOH\] is (in kcal)        [CPMT 1988]

A.                 \[-68.39+48-14\]              
B.                 \[-68.39-48+14\]
C.                 \[68.39-48+14\]               
D.                 68.39 + 48 + 14
Answer» C.                 \[68.39-48+14\]               
5286.

Which of the following statements is correct about heat  of combustion                [MADT Bihar 1982]

A.                 It may be exothermic in some cases and endothermic in other cases
B.                 It is applicable to gaseous substances only
C.                 It is always an exothermic reaction
D.                 Its value does not change with temperature
Answer» D.                 Its value does not change with temperature
5287.

One of the phenomena which cannot be described as combustion is      [EAMCET 1979]

A.                 Oxidation of coal in air
B.                 Burning of magnesium in nitrogen
C.                 Reaction of antimony in chlorine
D.                 Lighting of an electric lamp
Answer» E.
5288.

Which of the following is an endothermic reaction [EAMCET 1980; MP PMT 1980; IIT JEE 1989; JIPMER 2002]

A.                 \[2{{H}_{2}}+{{O}_{2}}\to 2{{H}_{2}}O\]
B.                 \[{{N}_{2}}+{{O}_{2}}\to 2NO\]
C.                 \[2NaOH+{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\to N{{a}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}+2{{H}_{2}}O\]
D.                 \[3{{O}_{2}}+{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}OH\to 2C{{O}_{2}}+3{{H}_{2}}O\]
Answer» C.                 \[2NaOH+{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\to N{{a}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}+2{{H}_{2}}O\]
5289.

From Kirchhoff's equation which factor affects the heat of reaction         [MP PMT 1990]

A.                 Pressure             
B.                 Temperature
C.                 Volume
D.                 Molecularity
Answer» C.                 Volume
5290.

A reaction that takes place with the absorption of energy is [EAMCET 1977]

A.                 Burning of a candle        
B.                 Rusting of iron
C.                 Electrolysis of water      
D.                 Digestion of food
Answer» D.                 Digestion of food
5291.

If a chemical reaction is accompanied by the evolution of heat, it is          [BHU 1979]

A.                 Catalytic              
B.                 Photochemical
C.                 Endothermic     
D.                 Exothermic
Answer» E.
5292.

The heat of combustion of \[C{{H}_{4(g)}},\,{{C}_{(\text{graphite})}}\] and \[{{H}_{2(g)}}\] are \[20\,kcal,\,-40\,kcal\] and \[-10\,kcal\] respectively. The heat of formation of methane is         [EAMCET 1998]

A.                 \[-4.0\,kcal\]     
B.                 \[+40\,kcal\]
C.                 \[-80\,kcal\]      
D.                 \[+80\,kcal\]
Answer» D.                 \[+80\,kcal\]
5293.

The heat of formation is the change in enthalpy accompanying the formation of a substance from its elements at 298 K and 1 atm pressure. Since the enthalpies of elements are taken to be zero, the heat of formation \[(\Delta H)\] of compounds        [NCERT 1978; KCET 1993]

A.                 Is always negative
B.                 Is always positive
C.                 May be negative or positive
D.                 Is zero
Answer» D.                 Is zero
5294.

All reactions with chemical dissociation are          [MP PMT 1990]

A.                 Reversible
B.                 Reversible and endothermic
C.                 Exothermic
D.                 Reversible or irriversible and endothermic or exothermic
Answer» C.                 Exothermic
5295.

Reaction, \[{{H}_{2}}(g)+{{I}_{2}}(g)\to 2HI(g)\] \[\Delta H=-12.40\,kcal\]. According to this, the heat of formation of HI will be [MP PET 1990]

A.                 12.4 kcal              
B.                 ? 12.4 kcal
C.                 ? 6.20 kcal
D.                 6.20 kcal
Answer» D.                 6.20 kcal
5296.

Heat of neutralisation for the given reaction \[NaOH+HCl\to NaCl+{{H}_{2}}O\] is \[57.1\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]. What will be the heat released when \[0.25\,mole\] of \[NaOH\] is titrated against \[0.25\,mole\] of \[HCl\]           [CPMT 1990]

A.                 \[22.5\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]            
B.                 \[57.1\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]
C.                 \[14.3\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]            
D.                 \[28.6\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]
Answer» D.                 \[28.6\,kJ\,mo{{l}^{-1}}\]
5297.

The lowest value of heat of neutralization is obtained for [KCET 1988; MP PMT 1990]

A.                 \[HCl+NaOH\]
B.                 \[C{{H}_{3}}COOH+N{{H}_{4}}OH\]
C.                 \[N{{H}_{4}}OH+HCl\]
D.                 \[NaOH+C{{H}_{3}}COOH\]
Answer» C.                 \[N{{H}_{4}}OH+HCl\]
5298.

If \[{{H}^{+}}+O{{H}^{-}}\to {{H}_{2}}O+13.7\,kcal\], then the heat of neutralization for complete neutralization of one mole of \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\] by base will be   [MP PMT 1990]

A.                 13.7 kcal              
B.                 27.4 kcal
C.                 6.85 kcal              
D.                 3.425 kcal
Answer» B.                 27.4 kcal
5299.

The compound with negative heat of formation are known as    [DPMT 1981]

A.                 Endothermic compound
B.                 Exothermic compound
C.                 Heat of formation compound
D.                 None of the above
Answer» C.                 Heat of formation compound
5300.

If  \[S+{{O}_{2}}\to S{{O}_{2}};\,(\Delta H=-298.2)\]                 \[S{{O}_{2}}+\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}\to S{{O}_{3}};\,(\Delta H=-98.2)\]                 \[S{{O}_{3}}+{{H}_{2}}O\to {{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}};\,(\Delta H=-130.2)\]                 \[{{H}_{2}}+\frac{1}{2}{{O}_{2}}\to {{H}_{2}}O;\,(\Delta H=-287.3)\]                 then the enthalpy of formation of \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\] at 298K will be [DPMT 1983; Orissa JEE 2005]

A.                 \[-433.7\,kJ\]    
B.                 \[-650.3\,kJ\]
C.                 \[+320.5\,kJ\]   
D.                 \[-813.9\,kJ\]
Answer» E.