Chapter 5, Problem 68E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

The reason behind the importance of the tables of standard enthalpies of formation.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

The value of the standard enthalpy of formation of an element in its most stable form.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

The chemical equation for the reaction whose enthalpy change is the standard enthalpy of formation of sucrose, ${\text{C}}_{\text{12}}{\text{H}}_{\text{22}}{\text{O}}_{\text{11}}\left(s\right)$ .