Using the Bond Energies Provided Below, Calculate ΔH° for the Reaction

question 2

Multiple Choice

Using the bond energies provided below, calculate ΔH° for the reaction CH₄(g) + 4Cl₂(g) → CCl₄(g) + 4HCl(g)
Bond energies: C-H = 413 kJ/mol, Cl-Cl = 243 kJ/mol, C-Cl = 339 kJ/mol, H-Cl = 427 kJ/mol

• A)1422 kJ
• B)440 kJ
• C)110 kJ
• D)−110 kJ
• E)−440 kJ

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