A handbook lists the following standard enthalpies of formation at 298 K for cyclopentane, C 5 H

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A handbook lists the following standard enthalpies of formation at 298 K for cyclopentane, C5H10 ΔfH°[C5H10(l)] = -105.9 kJ mol-1 and ΔfH°[C5H10(g)] = -77.2 kJ mol-1.

(a) Estimate the normal boiling point of cyclopentane.

(b) Estimate ΔrG° for the vaporization of cyclopentane at 298 K.

(c) Comment on the significance of the sign of ΔrG° at 298 K.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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