Answer : The value of [tex]\Delta E[/tex] of the reaction is, -369.2 KJ
Explanation :
Formula used :
[tex]\Delta E=\Delta H-\Delta n_g\times RT[/tex]
where,
[tex]\Delta E[/tex] = internal energy of the reaction = ?
[tex]\Delta H[/tex] = enthalpy of the reaction = -184.6 KJ/mole = -184600 J/mole
The balanced chemical reaction is,
[tex]H_2(g)+Cl_2(g)\rightarrow 2HCl(g)[/tex]
when the moles of [tex]H_2\text{ and }Cl_2[/tex] are 2 moles then the reaction will be,
[tex]2H_2(g)+2Cl_2(g)\rightarrow 4HCl(g)[/tex]
From the given balanced chemical reaction we conclude that,
[tex]\Delta n_g[/tex] = change in the moles of the reaction = Moles of product - Moles of reactant = 4 - 4 = 0 mole
R = gas constant = 8.314 J/mole.K
T = temperature = [tex]25^oC=273+25=298K[/tex]
Now put all the given values in the above formula, we get:
[tex]\Delta E=(-184600J/mole\times 2mole)-(0mole\times 8.314J/mole.K\times 298K)[/tex]
[tex]\Delta E=-369200J[/tex]
[tex]\Delta E=-369.2KJ[/tex]
Therefore, the value of [tex]\Delta E[/tex] of the reaction is, -369.2 KJ