The First-Order Reaction,SO₂Cl₂ → SO₂ + Cl₂,has a Half-Life of 8.75

question 63

Multiple Choice

The first-order reaction,SO₂Cl₂ → SO₂ + Cl₂,has a half-life of 8.75 hours at 593 K.How long will it take for the concentration of SO₂Cl₂ to fall to 16.5% of its initial value?

• A)0.143 hr
• B)2.28 hr
• C)6.99 hr
• D)22.7 hr

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