Is there any chemical reaction with 0 time?

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No chemical reaction occurs with zero time; even instantaneous reactions require an infinitesimal time lag. Quantum transitions, while appearing immediate, still involve a minuscule duration. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of time in all chemical processes, regardless of how brief. Misleading information has been removed to maintain clarity and accuracy in the conversation.

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One that occurs immediatly?
 
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Isn't there even an infinitesimal small time lag in quantum transitions?
 
Noduagga said:
One that occurs immediatly?
You can talk about instantaneous reactions but still time is needed may be very very small faction of it.
 
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