The Arrhenius parameters for the gas-phase decomposit ion of cyclobutane, C4H8(g)→ 2 C2H4(g). are log(A/s-1) = 15.6 and Ea = 261 kJ mol- 1. What is the ha lf- life of cyclobutane at (a) 20 °C, (b) 500 °C?

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The Arrhenius parameters for the gas-phase decomposit ion of cyclobutane, C4H8(g)→ 2 C2H4(g). are log(A/s-1) = 15.6 and Ea = 261 kJ mol- 1. What is the ha lf- life of cyclobutane at (a) 20 °C, (b) 500 °C?

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