Question
The species which by definition has zero standard molar enthalpy of formation at $$298\,K$$ is
A.
$$B{r_2}\left( g \right)$$
B.
$$C{l_2}\left( g \right)$$
C.
$${H_2}O\left( g \right)$$
D.
$$C{H_4}\left( g \right)$$
Answer :
$$C{l_2}\left( g \right)$$
Solution :
The species in its elemental form has zero standard molar enthalpy of formation at $$298\,K.$$ At $$298\,K,C{l_2}$$ is gas while $$B{r_2}$$ is liquid.