Show that for a first-order reaction R → P, the concentration of product can be represented as a function of time by [P] = a + bt +ct² + ... and express a, b, and c in terms of [R] and k. (Hint: The Maclaurin series on the right may be useful: ex = 1 + x/1! + x²/2! + x³/3! + ... + x^/n!)

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Show that for a first-order reaction R → P, the concentration of product can be represented as a function of
time by [P] = a + bt +ct² + ... and express a, b, and c in terms of [R] and k. (Hint: The Maclaurin series on the
right may be useful: ex = 1 + x/1! + x²/2! + x³/3! + ... + x^/n!)
Transcribed Image Text:Show that for a first-order reaction R → P, the concentration of product can be represented as a function of time by [P] = a + bt +ct² + ... and express a, b, and c in terms of [R] and k. (Hint: The Maclaurin series on the right may be useful: ex = 1 + x/1! + x²/2! + x³/3! + ... + x^/n!)
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