The Isomerization of Cyclopropane to Form Propene Is a First-Order

question 77

Multiple Choice

The isomerization of cyclopropane to form propene is a first-order reaction. At 760 K, 15% of a sample of cyclopropane changes to propene in 6.8 min. What is the half-life of cyclopropane at 760 K

• A) 3.4 * 10^-2 min
• B) 2.5 min
• C) 23 min
• D) 29 min
• E) 230 min

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