Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Alkenes

Alkenes — practice question

The word equations for two reactions of ethene are given below. Reaction 1: ethene + hydrogen $\rightarrow$ ethane. Reaction 2: ethene + bromine $\rightarrow$ 1,2-dibromoethane. The bond energies for the bonds used in the reactions are listed in the table. What is the value of $(\Delta H_{\text{reaction 1}} - \Delta H_{\text{reaction 2}})$?

  • A$+240\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • B$+3\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • C$-3\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • D$-246\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$

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