Consider a pseudo-first order rate constant for the degradation of MTBE in a fully mixed batch reactor that is equal of k' = 0.054min - 1 What will be the half life of MTBE in the reactor in units of minutes (min)? - will a reaction time of 1 minute be sufficient to get 50% removal of the MTBE?

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Consider a pseudo-first order rate constant for the degradation of MTBE in a fully mixed batch reactor that is equal of k' = 0.054min - 1 What will be the half life of MTBE in the reactor in units of minutes (min)?
- will a reaction time of 1 minute be sufficient to get 50% removal of the MTBE?

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