A product (First order reaction). Three sets of experiments were performed for a reaction under similar experimental conditions: Run 1 100 mL of 10 M solution of reactant A Run 2 200 mL of 10 M solution of reactant A Run 3 100 mL of 10 M solution of reactant A + 100 mL of H2O added. The correct variation of rate of reaction is
- Run 1 = Run 2 = Run 3
- Run 3 < Run 1 < Run 2
- Run 1 < Run 2 < Run 3
- Run 3 < Run 1 = Run 2
Answer
(4) Run 3 < Run 1 = Run 2
Solution
For a first order reaction: Rate = k[A]
Run 1: [A] = 10 M Rate = 10k
Run 2: [A] = 10 M (volume does not change concentration) Rate = 10k
Run 3: on adding 100 mL water, total volume = 200 mL
[A] = 10 100200 = 5 M Rate = 5k
Run 3 < Run 1 = Run 2
Answer: (4)