For the reaction, 2A + B 3C + D, which of the following does not express the reaction rate?
- - d[A]2dt
- - d[C]3dt
- - d[B]dt
- d[D]dt
Answer
(2) - d[C]3dt
Solution
Rate = - 12 d[A]dt = - d[B]dt = + 13 d[C]dt = + d[D]dt
∵ C is a product, its concentration increases, so the rate in terms of C is + d[C]3dt, not - d[C]3dt (that would be negative).
∴ - d[C]3dt does not express the reaction rate.
Answer: (2)