The Rate Constant for a Second-Order Reaction Is 0

question 104

Multiple Choice

The rate constant for a second-order reaction is 0.54 M^-1s^-1.What is the half-life of this reaction if the initial concentration is 0.33 M?

• A) 0.089 s
• B) 1.8 s
• C) 0.31 s
• D) 5.6 s
• E) 1.3 s

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