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Breaking the two O–H bonds in water takes 502 and 427 kJ/mol. The average is
A929
B502
C427
D464.5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 464.5
Average bond enthalpy is the total divided by bonds broken: (502 + 427) / 2 = 464.5 kJ/mol.
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