Thermodynamics Question 88

Question: C(graphite)+O2(g)CO2(g)

ΔH=94.05kcalmol1

C(diamond)+O2(g)CO2(g);

ΔH=94.50kcalmol1 therefore [DPMT 2001]

Options:

A) C(graphite)C(diamond) ; ΔH298Ko=450calmol1

B) C(diamond)C(graphite);

ΔH298Ko=+450calmol1

C) Graphite is the stabler allotrope

D) Diamond is harder than graphite

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Heat energy is also involved when one allotropic form of an element is converted in to another. graphite is the stabler allotrope because the heat of transformation of

C(diamond)C(graphite) . (i)

C(dia)+O2(g)=CO2(g)ΔH=94.5kcal (ii)

C(graphite)+O2(g)=CO2(g)ΔH=94.0kcal

ΔHtransformation=94.5(94.0)

=0.5kcal .



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