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6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics - Part 1 of 2
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics / Enthalpy / Problem 7

Utilizing bond dissociation energies (BDE), determine the change in enthalpy (∆H°) for the reaction given below.

Chemical reaction showing the addition of HCl to an alkene, producing a chloroalkane.

Use the following BDE values:

Table of bond dissociation energies for various bonds in kJ/mol.

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