The Rate Constant for the Pseudo First-Order Acid-Catalysed Hydrolysis of Glucose

question 20

Multiple Choice

The rate constant for the pseudo first-order acid-catalysed hydrolysis of glucose is 4.07  10^-4 s^-1. Calculate the half-life for the reaction.

• A) 1700 s
• B) 2460 s
• C) 740 s
• D) 339 s

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Definitions:

Parenchyma

Plant tissue composed of the least-specialized of all plant cells; found in all organs of a plant.

Collenchyma

Plant tissue composed of cells with unevenly thickened walls; supports growth of stems and petioles.

Sclerenchyma

Plant tissue composed of cells with heavily lignified cell walls; functions in support.

Meristematic Tissue

Plant tissue composed of undifferentiated cells capable of continuous division, responsible for growth and the generation of new organs.