Question: Dimethyl ether, CH 3 OCH 3 , decomposes at high temperatures as shown in the following equation: CH 3 OCH 3 (g) CH 4

Dimethyl ether, CH3OCH3, decomposes at high temperatures as shown in the following equation:

CH3OCH3(g) → CH4(g) + H2(g) + CO(g)

The following data were obtained when the partial pressure of CH3OCH3 was studied as this compound decomposed at 500oC. Use these data to determine the order of this reaction.

PCH3OCH3 (mmHg): 312 278 251 227 157

Time (s): 0 390 777 1195 3155

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