The rate constant for the reaction 2X → Y is 9.00 × 10–3 L mol–1min–1. How long will it take the concentration of X to drop from 0.5 M to 0.1 M? Which answer below is correct? Select one, Please show work. 440 min 2.2 × 10–3 min 5.5 × 102 min 180 min 8.9 × 102 min

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The rate constant for the reaction 2X → Y is 9.00 × 10–3 L mol–1min–1. How long will it take the concentration of X to drop from 0.5 M to 0.1 M?

Which answer below is correct? Select one, Please show work.

  • 440 min

  • 2.2 × 10–3 min

  • 5.5 × 102 min

  • 180 min

  • 8.9 × 102 min

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