When Trinitrotoluene TNT) Detonates According to the Reaction
2 $\rightarrow$

question 127

Multiple Choice

When trinitrotoluene TNT) detonates according to the reaction
2 C₇H₅N₃O₆ (s) $\rightarrow$ 3 N₂(g) +5 H₂(g) + 12 CO(g) + 2 C(s) , the enthalpy change at 25 C and 1 atm is -1475 kJ while the volume increases by about 489 L.What is the internal energy change (assume only P-V work is done) ?

• A)+986 kJ
• B)(-1525 k
• C)(-1425 k
• D)+1425 kJ
• E)(-1964 k

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