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The decomposition of ethylene oxide (CH₂)₂O(g) → CH₄(g) + CO(g) is a first order reaction with a half-life of 58.0 min at 652 K. The activation energy of the reaction is 218 kJ/mol. Calculate the half-life at 623 K.
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