Chapter 17, Problem 17C.2AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The rate constant for the reverse reaction has to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The relaxation time is calculated by using following formula,

  $\text{The relaxation time}(\tau )\text{=}\frac{\text{1}}{{\text{k}}_{\text{1}}\text{+}{\text{k}}_{\text{2}}}$

Where k₁ is rate constant for forward reaction, k₂ is rate constant for backward reaction.