The Rate Constant for the First Order Decomposition of SO₂Cl₂

question 41

Multiple Choice

The rate constant for the first order decomposition of SO₂Cl₂ is 1.37 × 10^-3 min^-1 at a certain temperature. If the concentration is initially 0.500 M, predict it after 300 min.

• A) 6.85 × 10^-4 M
• B) 0.331 M
• C) 0.500 M
• D) 0.754 M
• E) 1.33 M

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