Chapter 17, Problem 56E

Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) have shown some promise as a viable option for providing “green” energy to small electrical devices. Calculate for the reaction that takes place in DMFCs:

${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{OH}\left(l\right)+3/2{\text{O}}_2(g)\to {\text{ CO}}_2(g)+2{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}(l)$

Use values of $\Delta G_{\text{f}}^{\circ }$from Appendix 4.