The isomerization of cyclopropane to form propene is a first-order reaction. HC-CH2 H;C-CH=CH2 CH2 At 760 K, 25% of a sample of cyclopropane changes to propene in 6.8 min. What is the half-life of cyclopropane at 760 K?

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The isomerization of cyclopropane to form propene is a first-order
reaction.
HC-CH2
H;C-CH=CH2
CH2
At 760 K, 25% of a sample of cyclopropane changes to propene in 6.8 min.
What is the half-life of cyclopropane at 760 K?
Transcribed Image Text:The isomerization of cyclopropane to form propene is a first-order reaction. HC-CH2 H;C-CH=CH2 CH2 At 760 K, 25% of a sample of cyclopropane changes to propene in 6.8 min. What is the half-life of cyclopropane at 760 K?
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