A reaction is 50\% complete in 2 hours and 75\% complete in 4 hours. The order of reaction is
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 0
Answer
(1) 1
Solution
50% complete in 2 h ⇒ first half-life = 2 h.
75% complete in 4 h ⇒ from 50% to 75% (second half-life) also takes 4 − 2 = 2 h.
⇒ Half-life is independent of the initial concentration.
As per NCERT, for a first order reaction t1/2 = 0.693k, independent of [R]0.
∴ The reaction is of first order.
Answer: (1)