B₂H6(diborane) → 2BH3(borane) Plot this data to determine if the reaction follows first order kinetics. If it does, calculate the half-life of the reactant (diborane) and the rate constant. [B₂H6] t (seconds) [B₂H6]o 300 0.490 600 0.434 1200 0.391 1800 0.350 2400 0.300 3000 0.250

B₂H6(diborane) → 2BH3(borane) Plot this data to determine if the reaction follows first order kinetics. If it does, calculate the half-life of the reactant (diborane) and the rate constant. [B₂H6] t (seconds) [B₂H6]o 300 0.490 600 0.434 1200 0.391 1800 0.350 2400 0.300 3000 0.250

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Chapter13: Chemical Kinetics

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Problem 13.42QE

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