In the reaction 2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O, if the heat liberated is 50 J, what is the heat of formation of H2O?
(a) -25 J
(b) 25 J
(c) -50 J
(d) 50 J
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The origin of the question is Standard Heat (Enthalpy) of Formation in portion Application of Energy Balances in the Absence of Chemical Reactions and Energy Balances: How to Account for Chemical Reaction of Basic Chemical Engineering