Given the Reactions Below, Compute ΔH° for the Reaction: (ΔH's

question 5

Multiple Choice

Given the reactions below, compute ΔH° for the reaction: (ΔH's are all given in kJ)
2 MnO₂(s) + CO(g) → Mn₂O₃(s) + CO₂(g)
Reaction ΔH°rxn
MnO₂(s) + CO(g) → MnO(s) + CO₂(g)  - 150.6
Mn₃O₄(s) + CO(g) → 3 MnO(s) + CO₂(g)   - 54.4
3 Mn₂O₃(s) + CO(g) → 2 Mn₃O₄(s) + CO₂(g)   - 142.3

• A) -347.3 kJ
• B) -46.1 kJ
• C) -217.1 kJ
• D) -104.5 kJ
• E) -389.1 kJ

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition primarily through product differentiation.

Cournot Equilibrium

A situation in an oligopoly in which each company chooses its production level assuming the output of its competitors, resulting in a stable market output.

Collusion

An agreement between firms to limit competition, set prices, or divide markets, which usually distorts the outcomes of a free market.

Marginal Revenue

Marginal Revenue is the additional income acquired from selling one more unit of a product or service, crucial for determining optimal production levels.