9. Solution to Chemistry Problem

9. Solution to Chemistry Problem

5.17 The conversion of y-hydroxybutyric acid to y-lactone is a reversible monomolecular reaction. The following data were obtained as a result of the experiments:
t, min 21 50 100 120 160 200 
X, mol lactone 2.41 4.96 8.11 8.9 10.35 11.55 13.28
Initial amount of acid a=18.23 mol. Calculate the rate constants of the forward and reverse reactions and the equilibrium K.

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