The Reaction That Represents the Standard Enthalpy of Formation for Benzene

question 25

Multiple Choice

The reaction that represents the standard enthalpy of formation for benzene (C₆H₆) is:

• A) 6 C(diamond) + 3 H₂(g) \(\rarr\) C₆H₆(l)
• B) 6 C(graphite) + 6 H(g) \(\rarr\) C₆H₆(l)
• C) C₆H₆(l) + 15/2 O₂(g) \(\rarr\) 6 CO₂(g) + 3 H₂O(g)
• D) 6 C(graphite) + 3 H₂(g) \(\rarr\) C₆H₆(l)
• E) C₆H₆(l) \(\rarr\) 6 C(graphite) + 3 H₂(g)

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