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Question

The first order rate constant for the decomposition of diethyl peroxide has been reported to be around

1.0x10^14 * e^(-35,000cal/RT)

Predict the temperature range for which diethyl peroxide would be a good initiator.

Please explain steps...thanks, all.

Answer 1

Set up the 1/2 life for a first-rate eq, and solve for temperature.

Answer 2

I could help if you want to differentiate/integrate this function. But unfortunately i don't know what this chemical is !