The Second-Order Reaction A $\rightarrow$ B Is Found to Have a Rate Constant of 0

question 153

Multiple Choice

The second-order reaction A $\rightarrow$ B is found to have a rate constant of 0.560 M^-1 s^-1.What is the half-life of this reaction when [A]₀ = 0.0450 M?

• A)0.0252 s
• B)1.24 s
• C)12.4 s
• D)24.9 s
• E)39.7 s

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