The ambient temperature is 85.0°F and the humidity of the surrounding air is reported to be 62.0%. Using the Clausius-Clapeyron equation and the boiling point of water as 100.0°C at 760.0 torr, calculate the vapor pressure (in torr) of water in the air. Use 40.7 kJ/mol as the ∆Hvap of water.

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The ambient temperature is 85.0°F and the humidity of the surrounding air is reported to be 62.0%. Using the Clausius-Clapeyron equation and the boiling point of water as 100.0°C at 760.0 torr, calculate the vapor pressure (in torr) of water in the air. Use 40.7 kJ/mol as the ∆Hvap of water.

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