The Decomposition of N₂O₅(g) to NO₂(g) and O₂(g) Obeys First-Order

question 30

Multiple Choice

The decomposition of N₂O₅(g) to NO₂(g) and O₂(g) obeys first-order kinetics. Assume the form of the rate law is
Rate where k = 3.4 × 10^-5 s^-1 at 25°C.
-What is the half-life for the reaction described?

• A) 2.4 × 10^-5 s
• B) 7.4 × 10² s
• C) 5.9 × 10⁵ s
• D) 2.0 × 10⁴ s
• E) none of these

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