The conversion of butane to 2-methylpropane is an equilibrium process with ΔH° = −2.05 kcal/mol and ΔG° = −0.89 kcal/mol. What is the change in entropy for this conversion? What is the equilibrium constant for this reaction?

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The conversion of butane to 2-methylpropane is an equilibrium process with ΔH° = −2.05 kcal/mol and ΔG° = −0.89 kcal/mol.

  • What is the change in entropy for this conversion?
  • What is the equilibrium constant for this reaction?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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