The normal boiling point of an ether is 307 K. Ether is to be a stored in aluminium drums that can withstand a pressure of 10 atm. If `Delta H_("vaporisation")` of ether is 27 kJ `mol^(-1)` at its boiling point, the maximum temperature to which the drums of ether could be safely exposed is

Options

A. 293 K
B. 315 K
C. 392 K
D. 420 K

Explanation

To solve the problem, we need to determine the maximum temperature to which the aluminum drums containing ether can be safely exposed, given that they can withstand a pressure of 10 atm. We will use the Clausius-Clapeyron equation to relate the vapor pressure of the ether to its temperature and enthalpy of vaporization.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Identify Given Values:**
- Normal boiling point of ether (T1) = 307 K
- Vapor pressure at boiling point (P1) = 1 atm (since it is the boiling point)
- Maximum pressure (P2) = 10 atm
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