Diethyl ether used as a solvent for extraction of organic


Diethyl ether, used as a solvent for extraction of organic compounds from aqueous solutions, has a high vapor pressure which makes it a potential fire hazard in laboratories in which it is used. How much energy is released when 100.0 g is cooled from 53.0°C to 10.0°C?

boiling point34.5°C

heat of vaporization351 J/g

specific heat capacity, (CH3)2O(l)3.74 J/(g·K)

specific heat capacity, (CH3)2O(g)2.35 J/(g·K)

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