Calculate Free Energy for Formation

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The discussion focuses on calculating the standard free energy of formation for phenol (C6H5OH) at 298 K using the equation G = H - TS. The standard molar enthalpy of combustion for phenol is given as -3054 kJ/mol, and its standard molar entropy is 144.0 J/(K·mol). The correct calculation for the standard free energy of formation is -50.42 kJ/mol, derived by first determining the standard reaction entropy and enthalpy. Participants emphasized the importance of correctly applying thermodynamic principles to arrive at the solution.

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  • Understanding of thermodynamic equations, specifically G = H - TS
  • Knowledge of standard molar enthalpy and entropy concepts
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  • Familiarity with units of energy (kJ and J) and temperature (K)
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I realize that this is a chem prob, but I'm stuck with what I thought was a straightforward problem while studying for my physical chemistry exam.

Homework Statement



The standard molar enthalpy of combustion of solid phenol (C6H5OH) is -3054 kJ/mol at 298k and it's standard molar entropy is 144.0 J/(K*mol). Calculate the standard free energy of formation of phentol at 298k.

Homework Equations



G = H - TS

The Attempt at a Solution



G = (-3054.0 * 10^3 J/mol) - (298 K) (144.0 J/k/mol)


From what I know about the determination of G, I simply plugged in those numbers but my solution was way off. The solution should be -50.42 kJ/mol but help with deriving it from first principle is what I'm after.
 
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energy of formation of C6H5OH

you have to calculate the standard reaction entropy first and the reaction enthalpies.

G = rxn enthalpies - (Temp x rxn entropy)

The reaction entropy is: entropy of products - entropy of reactants
the reaction enthalpy is: enthalpy of products - entropy of reactants
 

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