Question

Xylene (a common solvent in the petroleum industry) boils at 281.3°F at one atmosphere pressure. At what temperature does Xylene boil in °C, R and K?

Answer 1

Xylene boils at 138.5 °C, 740.97 R and 411.65 K

Step-by-step explanation:

• To convert the temperature in Fahrenheit to Celsius you need to use this formula

`T_(\°C)=(T_(\°F)-32)\cdot (5)/(9)`

We know that temperature is 281.3 °F so in °C is:

`\°C=(281.3-32)\cdot (5)/(9)= 138.5 \°C`

• To convert Fahrenheit to Rankine you need to use this formula

`T_(R)=T_(\°F)+459.67\\T_(R)=281.3\°F+459.67=740.97 R`

• To convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin you need to use this formula

`T_(K)=(T_(\°F)+459.67)\cdot (5)/(9) \\T_(K)=(281.3 \°F+459.67)\cdot (5)/(9) \\T_(K)=411.65K`