Ethene reacts with molecular hydrogen according to the equation C₂H₄(g) + H₂(g) →…

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Ethene reacts with molecular hydrogen according to the equation C₂H₄(g) + H₂(g) → C₂H₆(g) A reaction mixture is prepared with the following initial concentrations: [C₂H₄]₀ = 0.100 M [H₂]₀ = 0.120 M [C₂H₆]₀ = 0 M During the reaction the concentration of H₂ is monitored. The data are shown below.
Time (s)[H₂] (M)
00.120
400.096
800.072
Using only the information provided, respond to the prompts. (1) Determine the concentration of C₂H₄ present at 40 s and at 80 s. (2) Determine the concentration of C₂H₆ present at 40 s and at 80 s.

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