The generic reaction shown below follows second-order kinetics.  3 A   +   2 B   →   products The half-life of A is 65.0 seconds when the initial concentration of A is 0.858 M.  Determine the value of the rate constant for this reaction.

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The generic reaction shown below follows second-order kinetics. 

3 A   +   2 B   →   products

The half-life of A is 65.0 seconds when the initial concentration of A is 0.858 M.  Determine the value of the rate constant for this reaction.

Round your answer to 3 significant figures.  You do not need to enter a unit.

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Interpretation: From the given information, rate constant of the reaction is to be calculated.

Given reaction: 3A + 2B  products

Half life of A = 65.0 sec

[A] = 0.858 M

R = ?

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