Q.

Calculate the enthalpy of isomerization of ethanol to dimethyl ether :

C2H5OH(l)CH3OCH3(g)

Given : Enthalpy of vaporisation of ethanol = 41 kJ/mole

 Bond enthalpies

C-C = 348 kJ/mole

C-H = 415 kJ/mole

C-O = 352 kJ/mole 

O-H = 463 kJ/mole

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a

125 kJ/mole

b

85 kJ/mole

c

65 kJ/mole

d

25 kJ/mole

answer is D.

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Enthalpy of isomerization of ethanol to dimethyl ether

41+463+348352415 =85kJ/mol

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