Question

what is the basic difference between enthalpy of reaction and enthalpy of formation ?illustrate with a suitable example.​

Answer 1

Answer: Yes there is a difference. The reaction enthalpy is the heat given off or taken up for the rxn, i.e., the enthalpy difference between the reactants and products. The enthalpy of formation of a compound is the enthalpy change between the elements in their standard state (reactants) and the compound (product).

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