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Calculate the melting point of benzoic acid (C6H5CO2H), given the following data: ΔHfusion = 18.02 kJ/mol and ΔSfusion = 45.56 J/(mol⋅K)?

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  • 6 years ago
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    delta S fusion = delta H fusion / Tm

    delta S fusion = 45.56 J/mole/K

    delta H fusion = 18.02 kJ/mole = 18.02 X 1000 = 18020 J/mole

    Tm = melting point = ? K

    45.56 = 18020 / Tm

    Tm = 18020 / 45.56 = 395.522 K

    in degree C ...Tm = 395.522 - 273 = 122.522 degree C

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Melting Point Of Benzoic Acid

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