Benzene is one of the compounds used as octane enhancers in unleaded gasoline. It is manufactured by the catalytic conversion of acetylene to benzene: 3C2 H2(g) ⟶ C6 H6(g). Which value of Kc would make thisreaction most useful commercially? Kc ≈ 0.01, Kc ≈ 1, or Kc ≈ 10. Explain your answer.

Benzene is one of the compounds used as octane enhancers in unleaded gasoline. It is manufactured by the catalytic conversion of acetylene to benzene: 3C2 H2(g) ⟶ C6 H6(g). Which value of Kc would make thisreaction most useful commercially? Kc ≈ 0.01, Kc ≈ 1, or Kc ≈ 10. Explain your answer.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter10: Fuels, Organic Chemicals, And Polymers

Section10.1: Petroleum

Problem 10.1E: Heptane, C7H16, can be catalytically reformed to make toluene, C6H5CH3, another seven-carbon...

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