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Question:

The factor of ΔG values is important in metallurgy. The ΔG values for the following reactions at 800⁰C are given as:
S₂(g) + 2O₂(g) → 2SO₂(g) ; ΔG = -544 kJ
2Zn(s) + S₂(g) → 2ZnS(s) ; ΔG = -293 kJ
2Zn(s) + O₂(g) → 2ZnO(s) ; ΔG = -480 kJ
The ΔG for the reaction,
2ZnS(g) + 3O₂(g) → 2ZnO(g) + 2SO₂(g)
Will be:

-787kJ

-731kJ

-534kJ

-554kJ

Solution:

Correct option is A. -731kJS₂(g)+2O₂(g)→2SO₂(g); ΔG = -544kJ = ΔH₁
2Zn(s) + S₂(g) →2ZnS(s); ΔG = -293kJ = ΔH₂
2Zn(s) + O₂(g) → 2ZnO(s); ΔG = -480kJ = ΔH₃
ΔH = ΔH₁ + ΔH₃ - ΔH₂ = -731kJ