In which of the following reactions, the enthalpy is the least?
In which of the following reactions, the enthalpy is the least?
A. `CH_(3)COOH+NaOH to CH_(3)COONa+H_(2)O`
B. `HCl+NH_(4)OH to NH_(4)Cl+H_(2)O`
C. `HCl+NaOH to NaCl+H_(2)O`
D. `HCN+NH_(4)OH to NH_(4)CN+H_(2)O`
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Correct Answer - D
In neutralisation reaction, when acid and base both are weak, a large amount of heat is utilised to ionise them. Thus, for such reaction, enthalpy of the reaction is least.
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