Use the following data to calculate the standard heat (enthalpy) of formation, ΔH_f°, of manganese(IV) oxide, MnO₂(s) . 2MnO₂(s) → 2MnO(s) + O₂(g) ΔH = 264 kJ
MnO₂(s) + Mn(s) → 2MnO(s) ΔH = −240 kJ

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To find the standard heat of formation of manganese(IV) oxide (MnO2), we need to rearrange the given reactions to match the standard formation equation: 1 element in its standard state → compound. The first reaction needs to be reversed and halved, and the second reaction is used as given. Reversing the first reaction changes the sign of ΔH to -264 kJ and halving gives -132 kJ. Adding this to the ΔH of the second reaction (-240 kJ) gives -372 kJ for the formation of 2 moles of MnO2. Therefore, for 1 mole, ΔHf° = -372 kJ/2 = -186 kJ. However, none of the options match this calculation directly, suggesting a misunderstanding in the calculation process. The correct approach involves directly using the given reactions to deduce the enthalpy of formation for MnO2, but the calculation provided does not align with the options given, indicating a need for reevaluation based on the standard formation equation and the stoichiometry of the reactions provided.

Use the Following Data to Calculate the Standard Heat (Enthalpy)