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Enthalpy of CH4 + 12O2 CH3OH is negative. If enthalpy of combustion of CH4 and CH3OH are x and y respectively. Then which relation is correct?
- x > y
- x < y
- x = y
- x ≥ y
Answer
(2) x < y
Solution
(i) CH4 + 2O2 CO2 + 2H2O; H = x
(ii) CH3OH + 32O2 CO2 + 2H2O; H = y
By Hess's law, (i) − (ii) gives CH4 + 12O2 CH3OH
⇒ H = x - y
∵ H < 0 ⇒ x - y < 0
∴ x < y
Answer: (2)
AIPMT 2001