The Isomerization of Cyclopropane to Propene Follows First-Order Kinetics

question 48

Multiple Choice

The isomerization of cyclopropane to propene follows first-order kinetics. At 700 K, the rate constant for this reaction is 6.2 * 10^-4 min^-1. How many minutes are required for 10.0% of a sample of cyclopropane to isomerize to propene?

• A)16,100 min
• B)170 min
• C)3,710 min
• D)1.43 * 10^-3 min
• E)1,120 min

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