In the Gas Phase, Methyl Isonitrile (CH₃NC) Isomerizes to Acetonitrile

question 9

Multiple Choice

In the gas phase, methyl isonitrile (CH₃NC) isomerizes to acetonitrile (CH₃CN) , H₃C-N≡C(g) H₃C-C≡N(g)
With ΔH° = -89.5 kJ/mol and ΔG° = - 73.8 kJ/mol at 25°C. Find the equilibrium constant for this reaction at 100°C.

• A) 1.68 × 10^-10
• B) 5.96 × 10⁹
• C) 2.16 × 10¹⁰
• D) 4.63 × 10^-11
• E) 8.64 × 10¹²

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