Calculating deltaH°f for O(g) - 142.0 kJ/mol

[NickP717]

Homework Statement

The bond energy of O2(g) is 142.0 kJ/mol. Calculate deltaH°f for O(g).

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The Attempt at a Solution

no clue

 

[lucky_star]

Hi Nick,
You have an Oxygen molecule and it asks you for the delta Hf of Oxygen atom ONLY. So, i would suggest you to halve the bond energy of O2.

Any other suggestions or am I right?