The diffusion coefficient for molecular iodine in benzene is 2.13 × 10−9 m2 s−1. How long does a molecule take to jump through about one molecular diameter (approximately the fundamental jump length for translational motion)?

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The diffusion coefficient for molecular iodine in benzene is 2.13 × 10−9 m2 s−1. How long does a molecule take to jump through about one molecular diameter (approximately the fundamental jump length for translational motion)?

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