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What is the standard enthalpy of formation (∆H°f) of ethane (C2H6) at room temperature (298K)? Use quantum chemistry calculations to determine the ∆H°f of ethane and compare it to literature values. Does your calculation agree with the literature values?

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As an AI language model, I cannot perform quantum chemistry calculations directly. However, I can provide you with the standard enthalpy of formation  Hf  of ethane  C2H6  at room temperature  298K  from literature values and guide you on how to perform quantum chemistry calculations.The standard enthalpy of formation  Hf  of ethane  C2H6  at room temperature  298K  is approximately -84.68 kJ/mol.To perform quantum chemistry calculations, you can use computational chemistry software packages like Gaussian, ORCA, or GAMESS. These programs use various quantum chemistry methods, such as Hartree-Fock  HF , Density Functional Theory  DFT , or post-Hartree-Fock methods like Mller-Plesset perturbation theory  MP2  and Coupled Cluster  CC  theory.Here's a general outline of the process:1. Choose a suitable computational chemistry software package and install it on your computer or use an online platform that provides access to these tools.2. Create an input file for the software, specifying the molecular geometry of ethane  C2H6  and the desired level of theory and basis set. For example, you might choose the B3LYP functional with a 6-31G d  basis set.3. Run the calculation using the software. The program will perform a series of calculations to optimize the geometry and determine the electronic energy of the molecule.4. Calculate the enthalpy of formation  Hf  by subtracting the sum of the standard enthalpies of formation of the constituent elements  2C and 6H  from the calculated electronic energy of ethane. You may need to convert the energy units to kJ/mol if they are not already in that format.5. Compare your calculated value to the literature value of -84.68 kJ/mol to see if your calculation agrees with the literature values.Keep in mind that the accuracy of your calculation will depend on the level of theory and basis set used. Higher levels of theory and larger basis sets generally provide more accurate results but require more computational resources.

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