The first-order rate constant for the gas-phase decomposition of dimethyl ether, (CH3)20 - CH4 + H2 + CO s 3.2x10-4 s-1 at 450°C. The reaction is carried out in a constant-volume container. Initially, only dimethyl ether is present, and the pressure is 0.359 atm. What is the pressure of the system after 3.2 min? Assume ideal-gas behavior. 49 atm

The first-order rate constant for the gas-phase decomposition of dimethyl ether, (CH3)20 - CH4 + H2 + CO s 3.2x10-4 s-1 at 450°C. The reaction is carried out in a constant-volume container. Initially, only dimethyl ether is present, and the pressure is 0.359 atm. What is the pressure of the system after 3.2 min? Assume ideal-gas behavior. 49 atm

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