Using the Information Below, Calculate H°_f for PbO(s)

question 77

Multiple Choice

Using the information below, calculate H°_f for PbO(s) . PbO(s) + CO(g)  Pb(s) + CO₂(g) , H° = -131.4 kJ
H°_f for CO₂(g) = -393.5 kJ/mol
H°_f for CO(g) = -110.5 kJ/mol

• A) +283.0 kJ/mol
• B) +252.1 kJ/mol
• C) -151.6 kJ/mol
• D) -283.0 kJ/mol
• E) -372.6 kJ/mol

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