5.30 The average enthalpy change of vaporization of benzene between room temperature and the normal boiling temperature is 34.085 kJ mol-1. The vapor pressure at 26.1°C is 100.0 torr. a. Find the normal boiling temperature. Compare with the correct value, 80.1°C. State any assumptions. b. Find the entropy change of vaporization at the normal boiling temperature. Compare with the prediction of Trouton's rule. State any assumptions.

5.30 The average enthalpy change of vaporization of benzene between room temperature and the normal boiling temperature is 34.085 kJ mol-1. The vapor pressure at 26.1°C is 100.0 torr. a. Find the normal boiling temperature. Compare with the correct value, 80.1°C. State any assumptions. b. Find the entropy change of vaporization at the normal boiling temperature. Compare with the prediction of Trouton's rule. State any assumptions.

Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity

9th Edition

ISBN:9781133949640

Author:John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

Publisher:John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

Chapter18: Principles Of Chemical Reactivity: Entropy And Free Energy

Section18.2: Dispersal Of Energy: Entropy

Problem 1RC: In a spontaneous process, S(universe) is (a) 0 (b) = 0 (c) 0

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