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The enthalpies of elements in their standard states are taken as zero. The enthalpy of formation of a compound
(a) is always negative
(b) is always positive
(c) may be positive or negative
(d) is never negative

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(c)

Combustion of elements to form a compound can be exothermic or endothermic. e.g.,
C+O2CO2 is exothermic.
whereas, C+2SCS2 is endothermic.
Hence, enthalpy of formation can be positive or negative.


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