The heat of formation of ethene, C\(_2\)H\(_4\) is 50 kJmol\(^{-1}\), and that of ethane, C\(_2\)H\(_6\) is -82kJmol\(^{-1}\). Calculate the heat evolved in the process: C\(_2\)H\(_4\) + H\(_2\) \(\to\) C\(_2\)H\(

The heat of formation of ethene, C\(_2\)H\(_4\) is 50 kJmol\(^{-1}\), and that of ethane, C\(_2\)H\(_6\) is -82kJmol\(^{-1}\). Calculate the heat evolved in the process:

C\(_2\)H\(_4\) + H\(_2\) \(\to\) C\(_2\)H\(_6\)

A -122kJ
B -132kJ
C -88kJ
D -60kJ

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The correct answer is B. -132kJ

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