Chapter 8, Problem 108IE

(a)

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To determine:

The Lewis structure for ${\text{N}}_2$ and ${\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ .

(b)

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To determine:

The more stable compound out of ${\text{N}}_2$ and ${\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ on the basis of enthalpy of formation of ${\text{N}}_2$ and ${\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ .

(c)

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To determine:

The balanced equation for the oxidation of acetylene and ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ .

(d)

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To determine:

The enthalpy of formation of oxidation per mole for ${\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}$ and ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ .

(e)

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To determine:

The enthalpy of hydrogenation of acetylene and ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$ .