The Reaction of Sulfur Dioxide Gas with Oxygen to Form $\rightarrow$

question 9

Multiple Choice

The reaction of sulfur dioxide gas with oxygen to form sulfur trioxide gas at 25 C and 1 atm releases approximately 198.5 kJ of heat while absorbing approximately 2.5 kJ of work.Which of the following is true?
2SO₂ (g) + O₂(g) $\rightarrow$ 2 SO₃(g)

• A)The reaction enthalpy cannot be determined without more information.
• B)The reaction is endothermic and \(\Delta\) E is less positive than \(\Delta\) H.
• C)The reaction is endothermic and \(\Delta\) E is more positive than \(\Delta\) H .
• D)The reaction is exothermic and \(\Delta\) E is more negative than \(\Delta\) H .
• E)The reaction is exothermic and \(\Delta\) E is less negative than \(\Delta\) H .

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