thermodynamics 2
Cumene (isopropyl benzene) and propylene are reacted together with 50% excess cumene to form...
Cumene (isopropyl benzene) and propylene are reacted together with 50% excess cumene to form diisopropyl benzene. The propylene source includes propane in a 0.10:1 propane:propylene ratio. The propane is inert at the conditions of interest. Write a balanced stoichiometric equation for this reaction. Estimate the equilibrium constant (Ka) at 680 K and 90 bar) according to the shortcut van't Hoff equation. Energy of formation data: Species dH(f,298), kJ/mol dG(f,298), kJ/mol Propylene 19.71 62.14 Cumene 3.93 137.15 147.83 Diisopropyl benzene 77.60 Your Answer: Answer