Nitrogen Pentoxide Decomposes by a First-Order Process Yielding N₂O₄ and Oxygen.2N₂O₅

question 49

Multiple Choice

Nitrogen pentoxide decomposes by a first-order process yielding N₂O₄ and oxygen.2N₂O₅ $\rarr$ 2N₂O₄ + O₂ At a given temperature, the half-life of N₂O₅ is 0.90 hr. What is the first-order rate constant for N₂O₅ decomposition

• A) 0.17 hr^-1
• B) 0.37 hr^-1
• C) 0.57 hr^-1
• D) 0.77 hr^-1
• E) None of the above

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