Two molecules of 1,3-butadiene (C4H6) react to form 1,5-cyclooctadiene (C8H12). As the Reaction proceeds, the pressure in the container falls, because two gas molecules are consumed to produce one product molecule.
Use the following data to determine the reaction order with respect to C4H6 and the value of the rate constant, k.
Time(min) / Total Pressure (mm Hg)
0 / 343.0
3.5 / 337.0
11.5 / 324.9
18.3 / 315.8
25.0 / 307.9
32.0 / 300.5
41.2 / 291.9