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The rate constant of the elementary reaction 2HI(g) H2(g) +I2(g) is k = 1.97 L mol-1 s-1 at 604°C, and the reaction has an activation energy of 206 kJ mol-1.
(a) Compute the rate constant of the reaction at a temperature of 767°C. L mol-1 s-1
(b) At a temperature of 604°C, 177 s is required for half of the HI originally present to be consumed. How long will it take to consume half of the reactant if an identical experiment is performed at 767°C?