Given the Following Reactions 2S (S)+ 3O₂ (G)→ 2SO₃ (G)ΔH

question 42

Multiple Choice

Given the following reactions 2S (s) + 3O₂ (g) → 2SO₃ (g) ΔH = -790 kJ
S (s) + O₂ (g) → SO₂(g) ΔH = -297 kJ
The enthalpy of the reaction in which sulfur dioxide is oxidized to sulfur trioxide
2SO₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2SO₃ (g)
Is ________ kJ.

• A)196
• B)-196
• C)1087
• D)-1384
• E)-543

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