CF2Cl2 can be prepared from the nucleophilic substitution of another alkyl halide CCl4 in the presence of excess HF. CCl4 + 2HF -----> CF₂Cl2 + 2HCI. rate = k[CCl4] How long will it take for this reaction to reach 90% completion if the the rate constant for the reaction is 1.5 x 10- 4 5-1? Give your answer in hours to 1 d.p. Time required: hours

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CF2Cl2 can be prepared from the nucleophilic substitution of another alkyl halide CCl4 in the presence of excess
HF.
CCl4 + 2HF -----> CF₂Cl2 + 2HCI. rate = k[CCl4]
How long will it take for this reaction to reach 90% completion if the the rate constant for the reaction is 1.5 x 10-
4 5-1?
Give your answer in hours to 1 d.p.
Time required:
hours
Transcribed Image Text:CF2Cl2 can be prepared from the nucleophilic substitution of another alkyl halide CCl4 in the presence of excess HF. CCl4 + 2HF -----> CF₂Cl2 + 2HCI. rate = k[CCl4] How long will it take for this reaction to reach 90% completion if the the rate constant for the reaction is 1.5 x 10- 4 5-1? Give your answer in hours to 1 d.p. Time required: hours
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