The decomposition of dinitrogen pentoxide $(N_2O_5)$ follows first order rate law. What will be the rate constant from the given data?
At $t = 800 \ s$,$[N_2O_5] = 1.45 \ mol \ L^{-1}$
At $t = 1600 \ s$,$[N_2O_5] = 0.88 \ mol \ L^{-1}$

  • A
    $3.12 \times 10^{-4} \ s^{-1}$
  • B
    $6.24 \times 10^{-4} \ s^{-1}$
  • C
    $2.84 \times 10^{-4} \ s^{-1}$
  • D
    $8.14 \times 10^{-4} \ s^{-1}$

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