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The standard enthalpy of formation of solid magnesium bromide, \ceMgBr2(s)\ce{MgBr2(s)}, is −524 kJ/mol-524 \text{ kJ/mol} at 298 K298 \text{ K}. Calculate the standard lattice enthalpy of \ceMgBr2(s)\ce{MgBr2(s)} given the following thermodynamic data at 298 K298 \text{ K}:

Enthalpy of sublimation of \ceMg(s)=148 kJ/mol\ce{Mg(s)} = 148 \text{ kJ/mol} First ionization enthalpy of \ceMg(g)=738 kJ/mol\ce{Mg(g)} = 738 \text{ kJ/mol} Second ionization enthalpy of \ceMg(g)=1451 kJ/mol\ce{Mg(g)} = 1451 \text{ kJ/mol} Enthalpy of vaporization of \ceBr2(l)=31 kJ/mol\ce{Br2(l)} = 31 \text{ kJ/mol} Bond dissociation enthalpy of \ceBr2(g)=193 kJ/mol\ce{Br2(g)} = 193 \text{ kJ/mol} Electron gain enthalpy of \ceBr(g)=−325 kJ/mol\ce{Br(g)} = -325 \text{ kJ/mol}

(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).

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  • A.

    +2435 kJ/mol

  • B.

    +2404 kJ/mol

  • C.

    +2760 kJ/mol

  • D.

    +2729 kJ/mol

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Lattice Energy Factors|Standard State Conditions|Enthalpy Definition

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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 (\ceCl2\ce{Cl2}), which is a gas at 298 K298 \text{ K}, and thus only require the bond dissociation enthalpy to find the atomization energy.

Bromine (\ceBr2\ce{Br2}), however, is a liquid at standard conditions.

Failing to include the enthalpy of vaporization (\ceBr2(l)→\ceBr2(g)\ce{Br2(l)} \rightarrow \ce{Br2(g)}) 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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SubjectChemistry
ChapterChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure - Class 11 Part 1
ConceptLattice Energy Factors
Difficulty8
Cognitive Load7
Target Solve Time160 sec
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