The bond enthalpy value for a carbon to hydrogen bond is 413 kJ. What does this mean? (Points : 3)
A. It takes 413 kJ of energy to break a carbon to hydrogen bond.
B. The formation of a carbon to hydrogen bond releases 413 kJ of energy.
C. Both of the above

Question

The bond enthalpy value for a carbon to hydrogen bond is 413 kJ. What does this mean? (Points : 3)
  A. It takes 413 kJ of energy to break a carbon to hydrogen bond.
B. The formation of a carbon to hydrogen bond releases 413 kJ of energy.
     C.  Both of the above

anonymous · Answer

Bond enthalpy means the energy required to break a bond. So it should be A.

anonymous · Answer

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