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What are the coefficients 'a' and 'b' in the equation for calculating the enthalpy change using standard enthalpies of formation?
ChemistryThermodynamics (C)NEET
Options:
  • A 'a' represents the coefficients of the products, and 'b' represents the coefficients of the reactants.
  • B 'a' represents the coefficients of the reactants, and 'b' represents the coefficients of the products.
  • C 'a' represents the coefficients of the products, and 'b' represents the coefficients of the products.
  • D 'a' represents the coefficients of the reactants, and 'b' represents the coefficients of the reactants.
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The correct answer is: 'a' represents the coefficients of the products, and 'b' represents the coefficients of the reactants.
In the equation for calculating the enthalpy change using standard enthalpies of formation, 'a' represents the coefficients of the products, and 'b' represents the coefficients of the reactants in the balanced chemical equation.

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