Q. Calculate the enthalpy change (in kcal) for the reaction-
The average bond enthalpy is , first I.E. of Xe is , electron gain enthalpy of is and the bond dissociation enthalpy of is

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Solution:

We need to calculate the for the following reaction-



Energy Absorbed:



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Energy released:

85 kcal/mol (E.G.E)

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