Enthalpy of the reaction,
CH4(g) + 1/2 O2(g) CH3OH (l), is negative. If enthalpy of combustion of CH4 and CH3OH are x and y respectively, then which relation is correct?
(b) CH4(g) + 1/2 O2(g) CH3OH (l)
...
= -[(-y)-(-x)]
=-[y+x] =y-x
... x<y
Alternate explanation:
- (2)
As x - y < 0
x < y