The hydrolysis of acetic anhydride in excess water to form acetic acid, (CH 3 CO) 2 O

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The hydrolysis of acetic anhydride in excess water to form acetic acid, (CH3CO)2O + H2O→2CH3COOH, was studied by Elridge and Piret, who found that the rate at 15C is first order in anhydride, with k = 0.0567 min−1. A batch reactor initially holds 100 kg of anhydride. How long will it take for 90 kg to be converted to acid? 99 kg?

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