Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical Kinetics
For the reactions,
A
x1−x2
B
x2−x1
C
x2+1.5x1
D
x2−1.5x1
Answer
x2−1.5x1
Explanation
Solution
(I) CH4(g)C(g)+4H(g); ΔH=x for four C−H bonds. ∴ BE of (C−H) bond =4x1 (II) C6H6(g)2C(g)+6H(g) ΔH=x2=(BE)C−C+6(BE)C−H x2=BEC−C+6×4x1 (BE)C−C=x2−1.5x1