A quart of hydrocarbon (MW=92 g/mol; specific gravity is 0.87; and vapor pressure is 21 mm Hg@70 oF) is spilled in a 20-ft X 30-ft X 10-ft room that is at 70 oF. What is the maximum concentration (mg/m3) of vapor hydrocarbon in the room air?

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  1. A quart of hydrocarbon (MW=92 g/mol; specific gravity is 0.87; and vapor pressure is 21 mm Hg@70 oF) is spilled in a 20-ft X 30-ft X 10-ft room that is at 70 oF. What is the maximum concentration (mg/m3) of vapor hydrocarbon in the room air?
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Given data:

Volume of hydrocarbon = 1 quart

Molar mass of hydrocarbon = 92 g/mol

Vapor pressure = 21 mmHg

Temperature = 70 0F

Dimension of room = 20 ft × 30 ft × 10 ft

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