When producing XY as shown in the equation, the energy of the reactants is 732 kJ/mol and the total bond energy of the product side is 1256 kJ/mol.

2X + Y2 --> 2XY
What is the total energy of the reaction?

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The total energy of the reaction can be calculated by finding the difference between the energy of the reactants and the energy of the products.

Energy of reactants = 732 kJ/mol

Energy of products = 2(energy of XY)

Total bond energy of XY = 1256 kJ/mol

Therefore, energy of XY = 1256 kJ/mol รท 2 = 628 kJ/mol

Energy of products = 2(628 kJ/mol) = 1256 kJ/mol

Total energy of the reaction = Energy of products - Energy of reactants

= 1256 kJ/mol - 732 kJ/mol

= 524 kJ/mol

Therefore, the total energy of the reaction is 524 kJ/mol.