The reaction A(aq) ---> B(aq) + C(aq) is a first order reaction. The half-life of A(aq) is 85.2 s at 25.0 C and its half-life is 70.3 s at 45.0 C . What is its half-life (in s) at 65.0 C?

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The reaction A(aq) ---> B(aq) + C(aq) is a first order reaction. The half-life of A(aq) is 85.2 s at 25.0 C and its half-life is 70.3 s at 45.0 C . What is its half-life (in s) at 65.0 C? 

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