The Reaction 3NO $\to$ N₂O + NO₂ is Found to Obey the Rate Law,Rate

question 78

Multiple Choice

The reaction 3NO $\to$ N₂O + NO₂ is found to obey the rate law,Rate = k[NO]².If the first half-life of the reaction is found to be 2.0 s,what is the length of the fourth half-life?

• A)2.0 s
• B)4.0 s
• C)8.0 s
• D)12.0 s
• E)16.0 s

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