Basing on the standard Gibbs energy of formation, determine if the hydrogenation of benzene to cyclohexane, i.e. CH(1) + 3 H2(g) → CH2(1) is feasible. [-97.8] Standard Gibbs energy of formation, in kJ mol-¹, at 25°C Benzene, C6H6(1) + 124.5 Carbon dioxide, CO₂(g) -394.4 Carbon monoxide, CO(g) - 137.2 Cyclohexane, C6H12(1) + 26.7 Ethanoic acid, CH3COOH (1) - 299.8 Ethanol, C₂H5OH(1) - 174.8 Water, H₂O(1) -237.1

Basing on the standard Gibbs energy of formation, determine if the hydrogenation of benzene to cyclohexane, i.e. CH(1) + 3 H2(g) → CH2(1) is feasible. [-97.8] Standard Gibbs energy of formation, in kJ mol-¹, at 25°C Benzene, C6H6(1) + 124.5 Carbon dioxide, CO₂(g) -394.4 Carbon monoxide, CO(g) - 137.2 Cyclohexane, C6H12(1) + 26.7 Ethanoic acid, CH3COOH (1) - 299.8 Ethanol, C₂H5OH(1) - 174.8 Water, H₂O(1) -237.1

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Chapter17: Chemcial Thermodynamics

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Problem 17.104QE: What is the sign of the standard Gibbs free-energy change at low temperatures and at high...

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