From the plot of vapor pressures vs temperature above, estimate the boiling point of heptane when the external pressure is \( 435 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg} \). \( \square \) \( { }^{\circ} \mathrm{C} \)
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The boiling point of a liquid is the temperature at which its vapor pressure equals the external pressure. In this case, we are looking for the temperature at which the vapor pressure of heptane equals 435 mm Hg. Show more…
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