Naphthalene (C10H8) is a solid aromatic compound often sold as mothballs. The complete combustion of this substance to yield CO2(g) and H2O (l) at 25oC yields 5154 kj/mol .
- Write balanced equation for the formation of naphthalene from the elements
- Write balanced equation for the combustion of naphthalene:
- Calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of naphthalene.