In the Born-Haber cycle for NaCl(s),which of the following processes corresponds to the enthalpy of formation of NaCl(s)? A)Na(s)+ Cl₂(g)→ NaCl(s) B)Na⁺(aq)+ (aq)→ NaCl(s) C)NaCl(g)→ NaCl(s) D)2Na(g)+ Cl₂(g)→ 2NaCl(g) E)NaCl(aq)→ NaCl(s)

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This process involves the formation of NaCl from its constituent elements, which corresponds to the enthalpy of formation of NaCl(s). The other processes involve either the dissociation of NaCl or the formation of NaCl from its ions or in different physical states, and therefore do not correspond to the enthalpy of formation of NaCl(s).

In the Born-Haber Cycle for NaCl(s),which of the Following Processes