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A sample of 0.900 mol N2O is placed in a sealed container, where it decomposes irreversibly to N2and O2 in a first-order reaction (2N2O .→ 2N2 + O2). After 42.0 min, 0.640 mol N2O remains. How long will it take for the reaction to be 90.0% complete?
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