The isomerization of methyisocyanide, CH3NC, to acetonitrile, CH;CN, is a first-order reaction. If 2.56 mg of CH;NC is present initially, and 1.89 mg is present after 474 min at 230 °C, what is the value of the rate constant, k?

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The isomerization of methyisocyanide, CH3NC, to acetonitrile, CH;CN, is a first-order reaction. If 2.56 mg of CH;NC is present initially, and 1.89 mg is present
after 474 min at 230 °C, what is the value of the rate constant, k?
Assume the volume is constant.
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Transcribed Image Text:The isomerization of methyisocyanide, CH3NC, to acetonitrile, CH;CN, is a first-order reaction. If 2.56 mg of CH;NC is present initially, and 1.89 mg is present after 474 min at 230 °C, what is the value of the rate constant, k? Assume the volume is constant. 6.40x10^-4 min n-1 Submit Show Approach Hide Tutor Steps TUTOR STEP What is the value of [R], In ? [R], [R], In = -kt [R]. Recheck Next (2 of 3) 1st attempt
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