Chapter 17, Problem 17B.9P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The gas phase decomposition reaction of ethanoic acid at $\text{1189}\text{K}$ proceeds by way of two parallel reactions:

    $\begin{array}{l}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{COOH}\stackrel{}{\to }{\text{CH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{+CO}}_{\text{2}}\\ {\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{COOH}\stackrel{}{\to }{\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O+H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\end{array}$

The maximum theoretical yield of the ketene at this temperature has to be calculated.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The gas phase decomposition reaction of ethanoic acid at $\text{1189}\text{K}$ proceeds by way of two parallel reactions:

    $\begin{array}{l}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{COOH}\stackrel{}{\to }{\text{CH}}_{\text{4}}{\text{+CO}}_{\text{2}}\\ {\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{COOH}\stackrel{}{\to }{\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O+H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\end{array}$

The ratio of ketene to methane vary with time or not has to be given.