Time required to decompose SO2Cl2 to half of its initial amount is 60 minutes. If the decomposition is a first order reaction, calculate the rate constant of the reaction.

Answer

Given that half life, t_1/2 = 60 min = 60 x 60 = 3600 sec (1 min = 60 sec)
The formula of half life for the a 1^st order reaction,

Plug the value we get

Solve for the value of k we get

After calculation we get

= 1.925 x 10^-4 s^-1
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Time required to decompose SO₂Cl₂ to half of its initial amount is 60 minutes. If the decomposition is a first order reaction, calculate the rate constant of the reaction. ?
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