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The S-S bond energy is if ΔHfoEt-S-Et=-147 kJ/mol; ΔHfoEt-S-S-Et=-202 kJ/mol and ΔHfoSg=+223 kJ/mol
ChemistryThermodynamics (C)JEE Main
Options:
  • A 168 kJ
  • B 126 kJ
  • C 278 kJ
  • D 572 kJ
Solution:
1270 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 278 kJ
C2H5-S-C2H5+SsC2H5-S-S-C2H5
ΔHreaction=ΣΔHfproductso-ΣΔHfreactantso
=-202--147=-55 kJ
ΔHreaction=Σ(BE)reaction-Σ(BE)products
-55= Heat of sublimation or enthalpy of atomisation of sulphur -BES-S
-55=223-BES-S
BE(S-S)=223+55
=278 kJ

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