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The reaction C4Hsg2C2Hs(g) is first order. In an experiment, the rate
constant is determined to be 9.84x10-4 s-1 at 461°C.
(a) Calculate the half-life of the reaction at 461°C based on this experiment.
(b) If the initial partial pressure of C4lHls in a container at 461°C is 4.00 atm, how
long will it take to fall to 0.500 atm?
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For a first order reaction, the half-life of the reaction is found using the below formula.

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Determine the half-life for the given reaction from the given value of rate constant.

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For the first order reaction,

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