2] P&S 1.4-The thermal decomposition of dimethyl ether has pressure with time. (CH₂)₂0→→→CH + H₂ The data in the table were obtained at 777 K with an initial pres (torr). Time (s) 390 Pressure Increase (mmHg) 96 Show that the reaction is first order and find the rate coefficier 777 179

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2] P&S 1.4-The thermal decomposition of dimethyl ether has been studied by measuring the increase in
pressure with time.
(CH3)₂OCH + H₂ + CO
(1)
The data in the table were obtained at 777 K with an initial pressure of dimethyl ether equal to 312 mmHg
(torr).
Time (s)
390
3155
Pressure Increase (mmHg) 96
467
Show that the reaction is first order and find the rate coefficient. (Addition: Is this a unimolecular Rxn?)
777
179
1195 2000
250
363
Transcribed Image Text:2] P&S 1.4-The thermal decomposition of dimethyl ether has been studied by measuring the increase in pressure with time. (CH3)₂OCH + H₂ + CO (1) The data in the table were obtained at 777 K with an initial pressure of dimethyl ether equal to 312 mmHg (torr). Time (s) 390 3155 Pressure Increase (mmHg) 96 467 Show that the reaction is first order and find the rate coefficient. (Addition: Is this a unimolecular Rxn?) 777 179 1195 2000 250 363
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