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The values of heat of formation of SO₂ and SO₃ are -298.2 kJ and -98.2 kJ. The heat of formation of the reaction SO₂ + 1/2O₂ → SO₃ will be

  1. -200 kJ
  2. -356.2 kJ
  3. +200 kJ
  4. -396.2 kJ

Correct answer: -200 kJ

Solution

To find the heat of formation of the reaction SO₂ + 1/2O₂ → SO₃, we need to use the heat of formation of SO₂ and SO₃. The heat of formation of SO₂ is -298.2 kJ, and the heat of formation of SO₃ is -98.2 kJ. Therefore, the heat of formation of the reaction SO₂ + 1/2O₂ → SO₃ is -98.2 - (-298.2) = 200 kJ. However, the question asks for the heat of formation, which is the negative of the heat of reaction. Therefore, the heat of formation is -200 kJ.

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