<span>128 g/mol
Applying Graham's law of effusion, we can utilize the formula:
r1/r2 = sqrt(m2/m1)
where
r1 = effusion rate of gas 1
r2 = effusion rate of gas 2
m1 = molar mass of gas 1
m2 = molar mass of gas 2
Given that the atomic weight of oxygen is 15.999, the molar mass of O2 = 2 * 15.999 = 31.998.
We can now insert the known values into Graham's equation to find m2.
r1/r2 = sqrt(m2/m1)
2/1 = sqrt(m2/31.998)
4/1 = m2/31.998
Thus, we find m2 to be 127.992.
Rounding to three significant figures yields 128 g/mol</span>
The accompanying illustration depicts the structure of dimethyl terephthalate. Explanation: Dimethyl terephthalate, whose chemical formula is C6H4 (COOCH3) 2, is a diester derived from terephthalic acid and methanol. It appears as a white solid. Another method of syntheses involves p-xylene and methanol, characterized by an oxidation process followed by esterification.
