The Reaction That Represents the Standard Enthalpy of Formation for Sucrose

question 115

Multiple Choice

The reaction that represents the standard enthalpy of formation for sucrose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is:

• A) C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁(s) + 12 O₂ \(\rarr\) 12 CO₂(g) + 11 H₂O(g)
• B) 12 C(diamond) + 11 H₂(g) + 11/2 O₂(g) \(\rarr\) C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁(s)
• C) 12 C(graphite) + 11 H₂(g) + 11/2 O₂(g) \(\rarr\) C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁(s)
• D) 24 C(diamond) + 22 H₂(g) + 11 O₂(g) \(\rarr\) 2 C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁(s)
• E) C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁(s) \(\rarr\) 2 C(graphite) + 11 H₂(g) + 11/2 O₂(g)

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Definitions:

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the variable cost per unit.

Marginal Cost

The additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a good or service.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of output or production in the short term, such as rent or salaries.

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as materials and labor.