Physics · JEE | THERMODYNAMICS

Given below are two statements: Statement I: By convention, the standard molar enthalpy of formation of an element in its reference state is taken as zero. Statement II: In polyatomic molecules, the bond dissociation enthalpy is identical for all bonds within the same molecule regardless of successive steps. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
2. B
   Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
3. C
   Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
4. D
   Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.