In: Chemistry
The hydrogenation of ethylene over a nickel catalyst is known to follow a first-order rate law. C2H4(g) + H2(g) --> C2H6(g). If k = 7.60 x 10-3 min-1, calculate the half-life for this reaction.
A:- Equation for half-life ( t1/2 ) for forst order reaction is , t1/2 = 0.693 / k
= 0.693 / 7.60 X 10-3 min-1
t1/2 = 91.184