The correct difference between $1^{st}$-order and $2^{nd}$-order reaction is that:

  • A
    the rate of a $1^{st}$-order reaction does not depend on reactant concentration; the rate of a $2^{nd}$-order reaction does depend on reactant concentrations
  • B
    the half-life of a $1^{st}$-order reaction does not depend on $[A]_0$; the half-life of a $2^{nd}$-order reaction does depend on $[A]_0$
  • C
    $1^{st}$-order reaction can be catalyzed; a $2^{nd}$-order reaction cannot be catalyzed.
  • D
    the rate of a $1^{st}$-order reaction does depend on reactant concentrations; the rate of a $2^{nd}$-order reaction does not depend on reactant concentrations

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