What volume of H 2 (g) at 25 C and 752 mmHg is required to hydrogenate oleic

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What volume of H2(g) at 25 °C and 752 mmHg is required to hydrogenate oleic acid, C17H33COOH(l), to produce one mole of stearic acid, C17H35COOH(s)? Assume reaction (22.52) proceeds with a 95% yield.

Reaction (22.52)

CH3(CH)7CH-CH(CH)7COOH + H(g) Oleic acid Ni CH3(CH2)16COOH Stearic acid (22.52)

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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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