(a)
Interpretation:
The half-life period (in hours) of the given reaction has to be calculated.
Concept introduction:
Half-life of a first order reaction:
It is the time required for the reactant (substrate) concentration reduces to one-half of its initial concentration.
(b)
Interpretation:
The molarity of
Concept introduction:
Half-life of a first order reaction:
It is the time required for the reactant (substrate) concentration reduces to one-half of its initial concentration.
(c)
Interpretation:
The time required to the concentration drop to
Concept introduction:
Half-life of a first order reaction:
It is the time required for the reactant (substrate) concentration reduces to one-half of its initial concentration.
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