Ethene, C 2 H 4 , is unstable with respect to decomposition to the elements ( f

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Ethene, C2H4, is unstable with respect to decomposition to the elements (ΔfH° = 52.47 kJ/mol). It is also unstable with respect to polymerization to polyethylene. Nevertheless, samples of ethane can be stored without decomposition essentially forever. Why is this so?

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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