The thermal decomposition of acetaldehyde is a second order reaction.
CH3CHO-->CH4 + CO
The following data were obtained at 518 degrees C. The intial pressure of CH3CHO is 364 mmHg.
Time,s Pressure CH3CHO mmHg
42 330
105 290
720 132
a.) Calculate the rate constant for the decomposition of acetaldehyde from the above data.
b.) Based on the data given, what is the half-life of acetaldehyde?