In: Chemistry
Show and explain each step (neatly in complete sentences), indicate units, and specify the correct number of significant figures. A friend wants to sell you a catalyst that allows benzene to be formed by passing H2 (g) over graphite at 25 ˚C and 1 atm. Should you buy? Explain.
(a) For the reaction
6C(s) + 3H2(g) → C6H6(l) at 298 K
ΔGo = [(130)] - [0 + 0]
= +130 kJ mol-1
The + sign shows this is not a spontaneous reaction at these conditions, therefore do not buy.
