Problem: The ΔH°f of gaseous dimethyl ether (CH3OCH3) is −185.4 kJ/mol; the vapor pressure is 1.00 atm at −23.7°C and 0.526 atm at −37.8°C. (b) Calculate ΔH°f of liquid dimethyl ether.

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The ΔH°f of gaseous dimethyl ether (CH3OCH3) is −185.4 kJ/mol; the vapor pressure is 1.00 atm at −23.7°C and 0.526 atm at −37.8°C. (b) Calculate ΔH°f of liquid dimethyl ether.

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