Chapter 16, Problem 93QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of $S^{\circ }$ for ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{OH}\left(g\right)$ needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The relation between $\Delta G$, $\Delta H$ and $\Delta S$ is as follows:

$\Delta G=\Delta H-T\Delta S$

Here, $\Delta G$ is change in Gibbs free energy, $\Delta H$ is change in enthalpy and $\Delta S$ is change in entropy of the reaction.

For a spontaneous reaction, the value of $\Delta G$ for the reaction is negative.