In 6 M HCl,the Complex Ion Ru(NH₃)₆³⁺ Decomposes to a Variety

question 89

Multiple Choice

In 6 M HCl,the complex ion Ru(NH₃) ₆³⁺ decomposes to a variety of products.The reaction is first order in Ru(NH₃) ₆³⁺ and has a half-life of 14 hours at 25°C.Under these conditions,how long will it take for the [Ru(NH₃) ₆³⁺] to decrease to 23.5% of its initial value?

• A)5.4 hours
• B)9.7 hours
• C)3.3 hours
• D)14 hours
• E)29 hours

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