The rate constant for a second-order reaction is 0.54 M-1s-1. What is the half-life of this reaction if the initial concentration is 0.27 M? A) 1.7 s B) 2.0 s C) 1.3 s D) 5.0 s E) 6.9 s

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The rate constant for a second-order reaction is 0.54 M-1s-1. What is the half-life of this reaction if the initial concentration is 0.27 M?

A) 1.7 s

B) 2.0 s

C) 1.3 s

D) 5.0 s

E) 6.9 s

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