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The adjusted equations and enthalpies are given below.

[tex]\[
\begin{array}{ll}
N_2H_4(l) + O_2(g) \rightarrow N_2(g) + 2 H_2O(g) \\
2 H_2O(g) \rightarrow 2 H_2(g) + O_2(g) & \Delta H^{\circ} = +543.0 \frac{kJ}{mol} \\
N_2(g) + 3 H_2(g) \rightarrow 2 NH_3(g) & \Delta H^{\circ} = -92.2 \frac{kJ}{mol}
\end{array}
\][/tex]

What is [tex]\(\Delta H^{\circ}\)[/tex] for the goal reaction?

[tex]\[
N_2H_4(l) + H_2(g) \rightarrow 2 NH_3(g)
\][/tex]

Enter either a [tex]\(+\)[/tex] or [tex]\(-\)[/tex] sign AND the magnitude. Use significant figures.



Answer :

Certainly! Let’s determine the enthalpy change for the goal reaction [tex]\( \Delta H^{\circ} \)[/tex] by combining the given reactions.

The goal reaction is:
[tex]\[ N_2H_4(l) + H_2(g) \rightarrow 2 NH_3(g) \][/tex]

We have the following enthalpy changes for the provided reactions:
[tex]\[ \begin{array}{ll} N_2H_4(l) + O_2(g) \rightarrow N_2(g) + 2 H_2O(g) & \Delta H^{\circ} \text{ unknown (to be determined)} \\ 2 H_2O(g) \rightarrow 2 H_2(g) + O_2(g) & \Delta H^{\circ} = +543.0 \, \frac{kJ}{mol} \, \text{and} \, 484.0 \, \frac{kJ}{mol} \\ N_2(g) + 3 H_2(g) \rightarrow 2 NH_3(g) & \Delta H^{\circ} = -92.2 \, \frac{kJ}{mol} \end{array} \][/tex]

First, let's consider the reverse reaction of
[tex]\[ N_2H_4(l) + O_2(g) \rightarrow N_2(g) + 2 H_2O(g) \][/tex]
This reaction should be reversed to match part of the goal reaction:
[tex]\[ N_2(g) + 2 H_2O(g) \rightarrow N_2H_4(l) + O_2(g) \][/tex]
The enthalphy change for this reaction would be:
[tex]\[ \Delta H^{\circ} = -(543.0 + 484.0) / 2 = -513.5 \, \frac{kJ}{mol} \][/tex]

Now we combine the adjusted reaction with the third reaction:
[tex]\[ N_2(g) + 3 H_2(g) \rightarrow 2 NH_3(g) \][/tex]

Finally, we add the enthalpies of the acquired reaction and the third reaction to get the enthalpy change for the goal reaction:
[tex]\[ \Delta H^{\circ} = -513.5 + (-92.2) = -605.7 \, \frac{kJ}{mol} \][/tex]

Thus, the enthalpy change [tex]\( \Delta H^{\circ} \)[/tex] for the goal reaction [tex]\( N_2H_4(l) + H_2(g) \rightarrow 2 NH_3(g) \)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[ -605.7 \, \frac{kJ}{mol} \][/tex]

Therefore, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{-605.7} \][/tex]