Chemistry 12th Edition

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Chapter 6 - Thermochemistry - Questions & Problems - Page 265: 6.71

Answer

For $Cl_{(g})$, $\Delta H^{\circ}_{f}\ne0$.

Work Step by Step

$He_{(g)}, Fe_{(s)}, S_{8(s)}, O_{2(g)}, Br_{2(l)}$ are in their standard states. These elements are stable at $25^{\circ}C$ and 1 atm pressure and occur in pure form. And hence these elements have $\Delta H^{\circ}_{f} = 0$ But $Cl_{(g)}$ is not stable at standard conditions. Its standard state is $Cl_{2(g})$. So for $Cl_{(g})$, $\Delta H^{\circ}_{f}\ne0$.
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