General Chemistry: Atoms First
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Author: John E. McMurry, Robert C. Fay
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Chapter 8.12, Problem 8.20P
Ethane, C2H6, can be prepared by the reaction of acetylene, C2H2, with hydrogen. Is ΔS° for the reaction likely to be positive or negative? Explain.
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