(a) Trouton's rule states that the ratio of the molar heat of vaporization of a liquid (Hvap)...

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(a) Trouton's rule states that the ratio of the molar heat of vaporization of a liquid (ˆ†Hvap) to its boiling point in kelvins is approximately 90 J/K ? mol. Use the following data to show that this is the case and explain why Trouton's rule holds true:
(a) Trouton's rule states that the ratio of the molar

(b) Use the values in Table 11.6 to calculate the same ratio for ethanol and water. Explain why Trouton's rule does not apply to these two substances as well as it does to other liquids.

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Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0077274313

10th edition

Authors: Raymond Chang

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