Based on the equation and the information in the table, what is the enthalpy of the reaction?

| Substance | ΔHf (kJ/mol) |
|-----------|--------------|
| Br₂ (l) | 0.0 |
| Br₂ (g) | 30.907 |
| HBr (g) | -36.4 |
| HCl (g) | -92.307 |
| HI (g) | 26.48 |
| H₂ (g) | 0.0 |
| I₂ (g) | 62.438 |

A. -134.6 kJ
B. -103.7 kJ
C. 103.7 kJ
D. 134.6 kJ



Answer :

To find the enthalpy change of the reaction, we'll specifically look at the formation of [tex]\( \text{HBr} \)[/tex] in the gas phase. The hypothetical reaction representing this formation is:

[tex]\[ \frac{1}{2} \text{H}_2(\text{g}) + \frac{1}{2} \text{Br}_2(\text{g}) \rightarrow \text{HBr}(\text{g}) \][/tex]

The enthalpy change of the reaction ([tex]\( \Delta H_{\text{reaction}} \)[/tex]) is calculated using the enthalpies of formation ([tex]\( \Delta H_f \)[/tex]) of the products and reactants. The general formula is:

[tex]\[ \Delta H_{\text{reaction}} = \sum (\Delta H_f \, \text{products}) - \sum (\Delta H_f \, \text{reactants}) \][/tex]

Given the following standard enthalpies of formation for the involved substances:

- [tex]\( \Delta H_f(\text{HBr(g)}) = -36.4 \, \text{kJ/mol} \)[/tex]
- [tex]\( \Delta H_f(\text{H}_2(\text{g})) = 0.0 \, \text{kJ/mol} \)[/tex]
- [tex]\( \Delta H_f(\text{Br}_2(\text{g})) = 30.907 \, \text{kJ/mol} \)[/tex]

Now, substituting these into our formation reaction:

### Products:
- There is 1 mol of [tex]\(\text{HBr(g)}\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ \Delta H_f(\text{HBr(g)}) = -36.4 \, \text{kJ/mol} \][/tex]

### Reactants:
- There is [tex]\(\frac{1}{2}\)[/tex] mol of [tex]\(\text{H}_2(\text{g})\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ \frac{1}{2} \times \Delta H_f(\text{H}_2(\text{g})) = \frac{1}{2} \times 0.0 = 0.0 \, \text{kJ/mol} \][/tex]
- There is [tex]\(\frac{1}{2}\)[/tex] mol of [tex]\(\text{Br}_2(\text{g})\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ \frac{1}{2} \times \Delta H_f(\text{Br}_2(\text{g})) = \frac{1}{2} \times 30.907 = 15.4535 \, \text{kJ/mol} \][/tex]

Combining the enthalpies of the reactants:
[tex]\[ 0.0 + 15.4535 = 15.4535 \, \text{kJ/mol} \][/tex]

Finally, applying the enthalpy change formula:
[tex]\[ \Delta H_{\text{reaction}} = (\Delta H_f\, \text{products}) - (\Delta H_f\, \text{reactants}) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ \Delta H_{\text{reaction}} = (-36.4) - (15.4535) = -36.4 - 15.4535 = -51.8535 \, \text{kJ/mol} \][/tex]

Thus, the enthalpy of the reaction is [tex]\(-51.8535 \, \text{kJ/mol}\)[/tex]. Given the multiple-choice options:
[tex]\[ -134.6 \, \text{kJ} \][/tex]
[tex]\[ -103.7 \, \text{kJ} \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 103.7 \, \text{kJ} \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 134.6 \, \text{kJ} \][/tex]

The correct answer from the calculated value does not match any of the options directly. But, knowing the solution from the given numerical result of the calculations being [tex]\(-51.8535 \, \text{kJ/mol}\)[/tex], which is correct, our enthalpy change should be verified for the provided choices. None of the choices exactly match, thus indicating the solution derived is satisfactory on provided formation data having no definitive matching choice from provided options.

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