Octane Is a Liquid Component of Gasoline

question 82

Multiple Choice

Octane is a liquid component of gasoline. Given the following vapor pressures of octane at various temperatures, estimate the boiling point of octane in Leadville, Colorado, where the atmospheric pressure is 496 mmHg. (R = 8.314 J/K • mol)

• A) 125°C
• B) 120°C
• C) 115°C
• D) 110°C
• E) 105°C

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