The following results were obtained during kinetic studies of the reaction products
The time (in minutes) required to consume half of is
| Experiment | (in mol L) | (in mol L) | Initial rate of reaction (in ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 0.10 | 0.20 | |
| II | 0.10 | 0.25 | |
| III | 0.20 | 0.30 |
The time (in minutes) required to consume half of is
- (A)5
- (B)10✓ Correct
- (C)1
- (D)100
Answer: (B)
Solution
Compare the experiments to read off the orders. Experiments I and II change yet leave the rate untouched, so the order in is zero. Experiments I and III show the rate doubling when doubles, so the order in is one, and the rate law is . From experiment I, min. For a first-order reaction the half-life is minutes.
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