Consider the reaction aX bY, for which the rate constant at 30°C is 1 10-3 mol-1 L s-1. Which of the following statements are true? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A and B Only
- A, B and C Only
- A, B, D and E Only
- C and D Only
Answer
(1) A and B Only
Solution
Unit of k = ( mol L-1)1-n s-1; here mol-1 L s-1 ⇒ 1 − n = −1 ⇒ n = 2 (second order) ⇒ B true.
A: rate = k[X]2 ⇒ [X] 4 ⇒ rate × 42 = 16 times ⇒ true.
C: for second order t1/2 = 1k[X]0, depends on concentration ⇒ false.
D: decomposition of N2O5 is first order ⇒ false.
E: a straight line of [R0][R] vs t through the origin is the test of a first order reaction (for second order, 1[R] vs t is linear) ⇒ false.
∴ A and B only.
Answer: (1)