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Why is diethyl ether hazardous to use as an anesthetic or as a solvent in the laboratory?
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Its low flash point means it can easily ignite from sparks, open flames, or even static electricity. Show more…
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Diethyl ether $\left(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{OCH}_{2} \mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)$ was one of the first chemicals used as an anesthetic. At $34.6^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ , diethyl ether has a vapor pressure of 760 . torr, and at $17.9^{\circ} \mathrm{C},$ it has a vapor pressure of 400 . torr. What is the $\Delta H$ of vaporization for diethyl ether?
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