Hydrogenation of double and triple bonds is an important industrial process. Calculate (in kJ) the standard enthalpy change ΔH for the hydrogenation of ethyne (acetylene) to ethane:
H−C≡C−H(g)+H2→H3C−CH3(g)
Bond enthalpies (in kJ/mol):
C−C (342)
C≡C (818.4)
C−H (403.4)
H−H (433.7)