We are asked to determine the ΔH°rxn for the reaction:
Ca(OH)2 + 2 H3AsO4 → Ca(H2AsO4)2 + 2 H2O
We can use the following equation to solve for ΔH˚rxn:
Note that we need to multiply each ΔH˚f by the stoichiometric coefficient since ΔH˚f is in kJ/mol.
Also, note that ΔH˚f for elements in their standard state is 0.
Given the data in the table on the right, the ΔH°rxn for the reaction:
Ca(OH)2 + 2 H3AsO4 → Ca(H2AsO4)2 + 2 H2O is ___________ kJ.
A. -744.9
B. -4519
C. -4219
D. -130.4
E. -76.4
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