The Following Question Refers to the Gas-Phase Decomposition of Chloroethane $\rightarrow$

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Multiple Choice

The following question refers to the gas-phase decomposition of chloroethane: C₂H₅Cl $\rightarrow$ products
Experiment shows that the decomposition is first order. The following data show kinetics information for this reaction. What is the rate constant for this decomposition?

• A) 0.22/s
• B) 0.35/s
• C) 0.29/s
• D) 0.02/s
• E) 0.11/s

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