4) An nth-order chemical reaction with one reactant obeys the differential equation dc -kc", dt where c is the concentration of the reactant and k is a constant. Solve this differential equation. If the initial concentration is co moles per liter, find an expression for the time required for half of the reactant to react.

4) An nth-order chemical reaction with one reactant obeys the differential equation dc -kc", dt where c is the concentration of the reactant and k is a constant. Solve this differential equation. If the initial concentration is co moles per liter, find an expression for the time required for half of the reactant to react.

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