The rate of the reaction, 2NO + Cl2 2NOCl is given by the rate equation rate = k[NO]2[Cl2]. The value of the rate constant can be increased by
- increasing the temperature
- increasing the concentration of NO
- increasing the concentration of the Cl2
- doing all of these.
Answer
(1) increasing the temperature
Solution
Changing the concentration of NO or Cl2 changes the rate, but not the rate constant k.
As per NCERT (Arrhenius equation): k = A e-Ea/RT
⇒ k depends only on temperature (and catalyst); on increasing temperature k increases.
Answer: (1)