A typical diffusion constant for small molecules in aqueous solution at 25 °C is 6 × 10−9 m2 s−1. If the critical reaction distance is 0.5 nm, what value is expected for the second-order rate constant for a diffusion-controlled reaction?

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A typical diffusion constant for small molecules in aqueous solution at 25 °C is 6 × 10−9 m2 s−1. If the critical reaction distance is 0.5 nm, what value is expected for the second-order rate constant for a diffusion-controlled reaction?

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