For the reaction, CO(g) + 2H₂(g) → CH₃OH(g) S° (J/mol K) 197.6 130.6 239.7 What is ΔS°rxn? A) -88.5 J/mol ∙ K B) -176.7 J/mol ∙ K C) 219 J/mol ∙ K D) 176.7 J/mol ∙ K E) -219.1 J/mol ∙ K

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To calculate ΔS°rxn, we use the formula:

ΔS°rxn = ΣnS°(products) - ΣmS°(reactants)

Where Σn and Σm are the stoichiometric coefficients of the products and reactants, respectively, and S° is the standard molar entropy.

Using the values given in the table, we have:

ΔS°rxn = (1 mol x 213.7 J/mol K) - (1 mol x 197.6 J/mol K + 2 mol x 130.6 J/mol K)
ΔS°rxn = 213.7 J/mol K - 459.8 J/mol K
ΔS°rxn = -246.1 J/mol K

However, the answer choices are given in kJ/mol K. So we convert our answer:

ΔS°rxn = -246.1 J/mol K = -0.2461 kJ/mol K

Rounding to one decimal place, we get:

ΔS°rxn = -0.2 kJ/mol K

Therefore, the best choice is E (-219.1 J/mol ∙ K), as it is the closest to our calculated value, taking into account the rounding.

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