Diethyl ether, C4H10O(), a flammable compound that has long been used as a surgical anesthetic, has the structure: CH3 - CH2-O-

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Diethyl ether, C4H10O(), a flammable compound that has long been used as a surgical anesthetic, has the structure: CH3 - CH2-O- CH₂ - CH3
The complete combustion of 1 mol of C4H10O(l) to CO2(g) and H₂O(n) yields AH = -2723.7 kJ. For all other data, use your textbook including in the chapter and in the appendix at the back of your book.
a. Write a balanced equation for the combustion of 1 mol of C4H10O(l).
b. Write a balanced equation for the formation of C4H10O(l) from its elements.
c. By using the information in this problem calculate AHF for diethyl ether.

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