Which of the following best explains why standard enthalpies of formation of compoundsat 25 oC may be either positive or negative?a) Enthalpies of formation of compounds are relative to a reference concentration of 1M, forwhich the enthalpy of formation equals zero. Depending on the compound, formation may eitherrelease energy (in which case the enthalpy of formation will be positive) or absorb energy (inwhich case the enthalpy of formation will be negative).b) Enthalpies of formation of compounds are relative to their elements in standard states, forwhich the enthalpy of formation equals zero. Depending on the compound, formation may eitherrelease energy (in which case the enthalpy of formation will be positive) or absorb energy (inwhich case the enthalpy of formation will be negative).c) Enthalpies of formation of compounds are relative to their elements in standard states, forwhich the enthalpy of formation equals zero. Depending on the compound, formation may eitherrelease energy (in which case the enthalpy of formation will be negative) or absorb energy (inwhich case the enthalpy of formation will be positive).d) The statement is false – enthalpies of formation of compounds should always be positivebecause it always requires energy to break bonds and form compounds from elements.e) Enthalpies of formation of compounds are relative to a reference concentration of 1M, forwhich the enthalpy of formation equals zero.release energy (in which case the enthalpy of formation will be negative) or absorb energy (inwhich case the enthalpy of formation will be positive).Depending on the compound, formation may either

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Which of the following best explains why standard enthalpies of formation of compounds at 25 oC may be either positive or negative?

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