Answer to Question #342841 in Organic Chemistry for Azia

Question

Calculate ΔHo (in kJ) for each reaction and indicate whether each reaction is exothermic or endothermic by nature. Find the rest of the standard enthalpies of formation, (ΔH0f ) that you will need yourself in the literature. [5 marks]

(Gegee: / Given: ΔH0f for CH3CO2Na(aq) = - 726.1 kJ/mol)

a) CH3CO2H (l) + NaHCO3 (s) →CH3CO2Na (aq) + CO2 (g) + H2O (l)

b) 2 CH3CO2H (l) + Na2CO3 (s) → 2 CH3CO2Na (aq) + CO2 (g) + H2O (l)