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The standard enthalpy of formation of solid magnesium bromide, , is at . Calculate the standard lattice enthalpy of given the following thermodynamic data at :
Enthalpy of sublimation of First ionization enthalpy of Second ionization enthalpy of Enthalpy of vaporization of Bond dissociation enthalpy of Electron gain enthalpy of
(Note: Lattice enthalpy is defined as the standard enthalpy change for the conversion of one mole of an ionic solid into its constituent gaseous ions).
Options
- A.
+2435 kJ/mol
- B.
+2404 kJ/mol
- C.
+2760 kJ/mol
- D.
+2729 kJ/mol
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Concepts Behind This Question
Lattice Energy Factors|Standard State Conditions|Enthalpy Definition
Why This Question Is Tricky
Common Mistakes
The problem tests the rigorous application of the Born-Haber cycle with a specific trap regarding standard states.
Students frequently memorize the cycle using Chlorine (), which is a gas at , and thus only require the bond dissociation enthalpy to find the atomization energy.
Bromine (), however, is a liquid at standard conditions.
Failing to include the enthalpy of vaporization () before applying the bond dissociation enthalpy leads to a compounding thermodynamic error (Option B).
Additionally, forgetting to multiply the electron gain enthalpy by the stoichiometric coefficient of 2 leads to further distractors (Options C and D).
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| Subject | Chemistry |
| Chapter | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure - Class 11 Part 1 |
| Concept | Lattice Energy Factors |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 7 |
| Target Solve Time | 160 sec |
| Access | Free |