Chapter 5, Problem 5.121AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The standard enthalpy of combustion of ${\text{C}}_6{\text{H}}_6\left(l\right)$ is to be calculated for the given reaction.

Concept introduction: The change in enthalpy during a reaction is calculated by the formula,

$\Delta H_{\text{rxn}}^{\text{ο}}={\displaystyle \sum \Delta H_{\text{f}}^{\text{ο}}\left(\text{Products}\right)}-{\displaystyle \sum \Delta H_{\text{f}}^{\text{ο}}\left(\text{Reactants}\right)}$

To determine: The standard enthalpy of combustion of ${\text{C}}_6{\text{H}}_6\left(l\right)$ for the given reaction.