The enthalpy changes at $298 \ K$ in successive breaking of $O-H$ bonds of $H_2O$ are:
$H_2O_{(g)} \to H_{(g)} + OH_{(g)}, \Delta H = 498 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$OH_{(g)} \to H_{(g)} + O_{(g)}, \Delta H = 428 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
The bond enthalpy of the $O-H$ bond is ..... $kJ \ mol^{-1}$.

  • A
    $498$
  • B
    $463$
  • C
    $428$
  • D
    $70$

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