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**Question:**

Choose the equation that correctly represents the standard enthalpy of formation for CO if the standard enthalpy of formation for CO is -110.5 kJ/mol.

**Options:**

1. \( \text{C}_{\text{graphite}}(s) + \text{CO}_2(g) \rightarrow 2 \, \text{CO}(g) \) \( \Delta H^\circ = -110.5 \, \text{kJ} \)

2. **You Answered:** \( 2 \, \text{C}_{\text{graphite}}(s) + \text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow 2 \, \text{CO}(g) \) \( \Delta H^\circ = -110.5 \, \text{kJ} \)

3. \( \text{CO}(g) \rightarrow \text{C}_{\text{graphite}}(s) + \text{O}_2(g) \) \( \Delta H^\circ = -110.5 \, \text{kJ} \)

4. \( \text{C}_{\text{graphite}}(s) + \text{O}(g) \rightarrow 2 \, \text{CO}(g) \) \( \Delta H^\circ = -110.5 \, \text{kJ} \)

5. **Correct Answer:** \( \text{C}_{\text{graphite}}(s) + \frac{1}{2} \, \text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CO}(g) \) \( \Delta H^\circ = -110.5 \, \text{kJ} \)

**Explanation:**

The correct answer represents the standard formation reaction of carbon monoxide (CO) from its elements in their standard states, that is, graphite and dioxygen gas. In a formation reaction, one mole of the compound is produced from its elements, so the correct equation is:

\[ \text{C}_{\text{graphite}}(s) + \frac{1}{2} \text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CO}(g) \]

and the enthalpy change (\( \Delta H^\circ \)) is given as -110.5 kJ/mol for this process.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Choose the equation that correctly represents the standard enthalpy of formation for CO if the standard enthalpy of formation for CO is -110.5 kJ/mol. **Options:** 1. \( \text{C}_{\text{graphite}}(s) + \text{CO}_2(g) \rightarrow 2 \, \text{CO}(g) \) \( \Delta H^\circ = -110.5 \, \text{kJ} \) 2. **You Answered:** \( 2 \, \text{C}_{\text{graphite}}(s) + \text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow 2 \, \text{CO}(g) \) \( \Delta H^\circ = -110.5 \, \text{kJ} \) 3. \( \text{CO}(g) \rightarrow \text{C}_{\text{graphite}}(s) + \text{O}_2(g) \) \( \Delta H^\circ = -110.5 \, \text{kJ} \) 4. \( \text{C}_{\text{graphite}}(s) + \text{O}(g) \rightarrow 2 \, \text{CO}(g) \) \( \Delta H^\circ = -110.5 \, \text{kJ} \) 5. **Correct Answer:** \( \text{C}_{\text{graphite}}(s) + \frac{1}{2} \, \text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CO}(g) \) \( \Delta H^\circ = -110.5 \, \text{kJ} \) **Explanation:** The correct answer represents the standard formation reaction of carbon monoxide (CO) from its elements in their standard states, that is, graphite and dioxygen gas. In a formation reaction, one mole of the compound is produced from its elements, so the correct equation is: \[ \text{C}_{\text{graphite}}(s) + \frac{1}{2} \text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CO}(g) \] and the enthalpy change (\( \Delta H^\circ \)) is given as -110.5 kJ/mol for this process.
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