Question
Chemistry Question on Thermodynamics
For a reaction in which all reactants and products are liquids, which one of the following equations is most applicable ?
A
ΔH<ΔE
B
ΔH=ΔS
C
ΔH=ΔE
D
ΔH=ΔG
Answer
ΔH=ΔE
Explanation
Solution
As all reactant and product are liquid Δn(g)=0 ΔH=ΔE−ΔnRT ΔH=ΔE(∵Δn=0)