The First-Order Reaction,SO₂Cl₂ → SO₂ + Cl₂,has a Rate Constant

question 141

Multiple Choice

The first-order reaction,SO₂Cl₂ → SO₂ + Cl₂,has a rate constant equal to 2.20 × 10^-5 s^-1 at 593 K.What percentage of the initial amount of SO₂Cl₂ will remain after 2.00 hours?

• A)1.00%
• B)14.7%
• C)17.1%
• D)85.4%

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