Question:

Given
ReactionEnergy Change (in kJ)
\(\mathrm{Li(s)} \to \mathrm{Li(g)}\)161
\(\mathrm{Li(g)} \to \mathrm{Li^+(g)}\)520
\(\frac{1}{2}\mathrm{F_2(g)} \to \mathrm{F(g)}\)77
\(\mathrm{F(g)} + \mathrm{e^-} \to \mathrm{F^-(g)}\)(Electron gain enthalpy)
\(\mathrm{Li^+(g)} + \mathrm{F^-(g)} \to \mathrm{LiF(s)}\)\(-1047\)
\(\mathrm{Li(s)} + \frac{1}{2}\mathrm{F_2(g)} \to \mathrm{LiF(s)}\)\(-617\)
Based on data provided, the value of electron gain enthalpy of fluorine would be :

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Apply Hess's law (Born-Haber cycle): the enthalpy of formation equals the sum of all the step enthalpies.
Updated On: Oct 31, 2026
  • \(-300\ \mathrm{kJ\ mol^{-1}}\)
  • \(-350\ \mathrm{kJ\ mol^{-1}}\)
  • \(-328\ \mathrm{kJ\ mol^{-1}}\)
  • \(-228\ \mathrm{kJ\ mol^{-1}}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Born-Haber cycle: \(\Delta H_f(\mathrm{LiF}) = \Delta H_{sub}(\mathrm{Li}) + IE(\mathrm{Li}) + \frac{1}{2}\Delta H_{diss}(\mathrm{F_2}) + \Delta H_{eg}(\mathrm{F}) + U\).
\(-617 = 161 + 520 + 77 + \Delta H_{eg} + (-1047)\).
\(161 + 520 + 77 - 1047 = -289\).
\(\Delta H_{eg} = -617 + 289 = -328\ \mathrm{kJ\ mol^{-1}}\).
Answer: (3) \(-328\ \mathrm{kJ\ mol^{-1}}\)
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