Consider the dimerization reaction 2A ---> A_2 rate=k[A]^2 When the initial concentration of A is 2.0 M, it requires 30 minutes for 60% of A to react. Calculate the rate constant at these conditions (CORRECT ANSWER is 4.2 x 10^-4 M/s) please help show steps

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Consider the dimerization reaction 2A ---> A_2 rate=k[A]^2 When the initial concentration of A is 2.0 M, it requires 30 minutes for 60% of A to react. Calculate the rate constant at these conditions (CORRECT ANSWER is 4.2 x 10^-4 M/s) please help show steps
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