Why is enthalpy a state function if dH equals Q?

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as Q(heat transfer)=P*dV + dE
Q is a non state function,
while the change of enthalpy,
dH=P*dv+dE,
i suppose it is equal to the Q above but why dH is a state function while Q is not since they are the same?
 
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The enthalpy, H, is a state function. Is that necessarily true of change of enthalpy?
 
so u mean dH is not a state function?