Table 4. Comparison of Equilibrium Constants and the Enthalpy of Reaction from Thermodynamic Information and Experiments at 75 °C.
| parameter | experiments | thermodynamics |
|---|---|---|
| enthalpy of reaction (kJ/mol) for 70–80 °C | 5.95 (endothermic) | –6.90 (exothermic) |
| equilibrium constant at 75 °C | 16.44 | 38.70 |
| liquid activity coefficient of methanol at 75 °C | 0.7 | 0.7 |