Ethylene is profuced by
`C_(4)H_(8)("cyclobutane")overset(Delta)rarr2C_(2)H_(4)`
The rate constant is `2.48 xx 10^(-4)s^(-1)`. In what time will the molar ratio of the ethylene to cyclobutane in reaction mixture attain the value (a) `1` (b) `100`?

Explanation

To solve the problem, we need to determine the time required for the molar ratio of ethylene (C2H4) to cyclobutane (C4H8) to reach specific values. The reaction is given as:

\[ C_{4}H_{8} \xrightarrow{\Delta} 2C_{2}H_{4} \]

### Given:
- Rate constant, \( k = 2.48 \times 10^{-4} \, s^{-1} \)

### Part (a): When the molar ratio of ethylene to cyclobutane is 1
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