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Consider the following data :
$$\Delta_f H^\ominus$$ (methane, g) = - X kJ $$mol^{-1}$$
Enthalpy of sublimation of graphite = Y kJ $$mol^{-1}$$
Dissociation enthalpy of $$H_{2}$$ = Zkj $$mol^{-1}$$
The bond enthalpy of C - H bond is given by :
We need to find the C-H bond enthalpy from the given data.
Formation of methane: $$C(s) + 2H_2(g) \to CH_4(g)$$, $$\Delta_f H = -X$$ kJ/mol.
To find C-H bond energy, we break all bonds in reactant atoms and form 4 C-H bonds:
$$C(s) \to C(g)$$: $$\Delta H = Y$$ kJ/mol (sublimation of graphite)
$$2H_2(g) \to 4H(g)$$: $$\Delta H = 2Z$$ kJ/mol
$$C(g) + 4H(g) \to CH_4(g)$$: $$\Delta H = -4 \times E_{C-H}$$
By Hess's law:
$$-X = Y + 2Z - 4E_{C-H}$$
$$4E_{C-H} = Y + 2Z + X$$
$$E_{C-H} = \frac{X + Y + 2Z}{4}$$
The answer is Option 1: $$\frac{X + Y + 2Z}{4}$$.
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