At $25^{\circ} C$ and $1 \ atm$ pressure,the enthalpies of combustion are as given below:
Substance $H_{2(g)}$ $C_{\text{(graphite)}}$ $C_{2}H_{6(g)}$
$\Delta_{c}H^{\Theta} / (kJ \ mol^{-1})$ $-286.0$ $-394.0$ $-1560.0$

The enthalpy of formation of ethane is ........ .

  • A
    $+54.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
  • B
    $-68.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
  • C
    $-86.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
  • D
    $+97.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

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If enthalpies of formation of $C_2H_{4(g)}$,$CO_{2(g)}$ and $H_2O_{(l)}$ at $25 \ ^\circ C$ and $1 \ atm$ pressure are $52$,$-394$ and $-286 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ respectively,the enthalpy of combustion of $C_2H_{4(g)}$ will be.....$kJ \ mol^{-1}$.

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