The Isomerization Reaction,CH₃NC → CH₃CN,is First Order and the Rate

question 51

Multiple Choice

The isomerization reaction,CH₃NC → CH₃CN,is first order and the rate constant is equal to 0.46 s^-1 at 600 K.What is the concentration of CH₃NC after 0.20 minutes if the initial concentration is 0.30 M?

• A) 1.2 × 10^-3 M
• B) 2.7 × 10^-3 M
• C) 1.2 × 10^-1 M
• D) 2.7 × 10^-1 M

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