The Isomerization of Cyclopropane to Form Propene Is a First-Order

Multiple Choice

The isomerization of cyclopropane to form propene is a first-order reaction. At 760 K, 85% of a sample of cyclopropane changes to propene in 79.0 min. Determine the rate constant for this reaction at 760 K.

A) 3.66 * 10^-2 min^-1
B) 1.04 * 10^-2 min^-1
C) 2.42 min^-1
D) 2.06 * 10^-3 min^-1
E) 2.40 * 10^-2 min^-1