The Thermal Decomposition of Acetaldehyde, CH₃CHO  CH₄

question 80

Multiple Choice

The thermal decomposition of acetaldehyde, CH₃CHO  CH₄ + CO, is a second-order reaction. The following data were obtained at 518°C. Calculate the rate constant for the decomposition of acetaldehyde from the above data.

• A)2.2  10^-3/s
• B)0.70 mmHg/s
• C)2.2  10^-3/mmHg·s
• D)6.7  10^-6/mmHg·s
• E)5.2  10^-5/mmHg·s

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