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The standard enthalpy of formation of an element in its most stable state at is:

  1. A.Positive
  2. B.Negative
  3. C.Zero
  4. D.Undefined
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Correct answer: CZero

Solution

  1. The standard enthalpy of formation is defined as the enthalpy change when one mole of a substance is formed from its elements.
  2. Elements in their most stable standard state are already in their reference form.
  3. Therefore, no enthalpy change is required to form them from themselves.
  4. The value is defined as .
  5. Hence the answer is (C).

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