The initial concentration of `N_(2)O_(5)` in the following first order reaction ltBRgt `N_(2)O_(5)(g) rarrNO_(2)(g)+2O_(2)(g)` Was `1.24xx10^(-2) ''mol''L^(-1) "at" 318 k.` The concentration of `N_(2)O_(5)` after 60 min was `0.20xx10^(-2)molL^(-1)` The
Calculate the rate constant of the reaction art 318 K.

Answer

`0.03 min^(-1)`