4. Toluene, C;Hg(1), is an important organic solvent. It is made industrially from methylcyclohexane, CH;4(9): C,H14(g) + heat ?2C;Ha(1) + 3H2(g) State three different changes to an equilibrium mixture of these reacting gases that would shift the reaction toward greater production of toluene. State and explain each change.

4. Toluene, C;Hg(1), is an important organic solvent. It is made industrially from methylcyclohexane, CH;4(9): C,H14(g) + heat ?2C;Ha(1) + 3H2(g) State three different changes to an equilibrium mixture of these reacting gases that would shift the reaction toward greater production of toluene. State and explain each change.

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Chapter12: Gaseous Chemical Equilibrium

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Problem 70QAP: For the reaction C(s)+CO2(g)2CO(g) K=168 at 1273 K. If one starts with 0.3 atm of CO2 and 12.0 g of...

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