The Synthesis of Ethanol from Ethylene and Water Proceeds Using

question 46

Multiple Choice

The synthesis of ethanol from ethylene and water proceeds using the following reaction. C₂H₄(g) + H₂O(l) C₂H₅OH(l) ΔGº_rxn = -116.6 kJ/mol
Determine the Gibbs free energy if the pressure of the vessel is 325 atm at 570 K.

• A)-27526 kJ/mole
• B)-89 kJ/mole
• C)-144.0 kJ/mole
• D)none of these

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