JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3td091
For NX2(g)+3HX2(g)2NHX3(g), ΔH298∘=−92.2kJ. Molar heat capacities Cp/Jmol−1K−1: NX2=29.1, HX2=28.8, NHX3=35.1 (temperature independent). The enthalpy change at 400K is
A−87.6kJ
B−4.6kJ
C−96.8kJ
D−92.2kJ
Answer: C
Kirchhoff's law: ΔH400=ΔH298+ΔCpΔT. ΔCp=2(35.1)−[29.1+3(28.8)]=−45.3JK−1. So ΔH400=−92.2+(−45.3)(102)/1000=−96.8kJ.