Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical energetics

Chemical energetics — practice question

The following standard enthalpy change of formation values are supplied. $\Delta H_f^\circ[\text{VCl}_2] = -452\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$ and $\Delta H_f^\circ[\text{VCl}_3] = -573\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$. What is the enthalpy change for the reaction $3\text{VCl}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{VCl}_3 + \text{V}$?

  • A$-210\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • B$-121\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • C$+121\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • D$+210\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$

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