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∆H0 (enthalpy of combustion at reference temperature T0) for benzene vapour (C6H6) at 25°C is – 3301000 kJ/mole with the H2O in the liquid phase. Calculate ∆H0 for the H2O in the vapour phase.

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If H2O remains as a vapour the heat transferred to the surroundings will be less than when the vapour condenses by the amount due to the change in enthalpy of the vapour during condensation at the reference temperature.

∆H0 (vapour) = ∆H0 (liquid) + ms hfgo

where, ms = Mass of H2O formed, and 

hfgo = Change in enthalpy of steam between saturated liquid and saturated vapour at the reference temperature T0 

= 2441.8 kJ at 25°C 

For the reaction :

C6H6 + 7.5O2 → 6CO2 + 3H2O

3 moles of H2O are formed on combustion of 1 mole of C6H6 ; 3 moles of H2O

= 3 × 18 = 54 kg H2O

∆H0 (vapour) = – 3301000 + 54 × 2441.8 

= – 3169143 kJ/mole.



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