The reaction of chloroethane with water in the gas phase to produce ethanol and hydrogen chloride has ∆Ho = +26.6 kJ mol-1 and ∆So = +4.81 J K-1 mol-1 at 25oC.
(a) Which of these terms, if either, favors the reaction going to completion?
(b) Calculate ∆Go for the reaction. What can you now say about whether the reaction will proceed to completion?
(c) Calculate the equilibrium constant for the reaction.