Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Question 35

Practice objective / multiple choice question 35 from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 35 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • CHEMISTRY • objective

Standard enthalpies of formation (ΔH_f°) for the oxides of four non‑metals are: CO₂ = -393.5 kJ mol⁻¹, SO₂ = -296.8 kJ mol⁻¹, NO₂ = +33.2 kJ mol⁻¹, P₂O₅ = -1499 kJ mol⁻¹ (per mole of P₂O₅). Using these data, determine which element (C, S, N or P) forms the thermodynamically most stable oxide per mole of oxygen consumed at 298 K. Show your calculations.

Answer Options

A. Sulfur (SO₂); ΔH per O = -148.4 kJ mol⁻¹ O
B. Nitrogen (NO₂); ΔH per O = +16.6 kJ mol⁻¹ O
C. Carbon (CO₂); ΔH per O = -196.8 kJ mol⁻¹ O
Correct Answer D. Phosphorus (P₂O₅); ΔH per O = -299.8 kJ mol⁻¹ O
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Phosphorus (P₂O₅); ΔH per O = -299.8 kJ mol⁻¹ O

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Chemistry Question 35. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

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