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501
EasyMCQ
The rate of the reaction $x + y \rightarrow \text{product}$ is $5.4 \times 10^{-2} \ mol \ dm^{-3} \ sec^{-1}$. When $[x] = 0.2 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$ and $[y] = 0.1 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$,calculate the rate constant of the reaction if it is first order in $X$ and second order in $Y$.
A
$18 \ mol^{-2} \ dm^6 \ sec^{-1}$
B
$27 \ mol^{-2} \ dm^6 \ sec^{-1}$
C
$32 \ mol^{-2} \ dm^6 \ sec^{-1}$
D
$12 \ mol^{-2} \ dm^6 \ sec^{-1}$

Solution

(B) The rate law for the reaction is given by $r = k[x]^1[y]^2$.
Substituting the given values: $5.4 \times 10^{-2} = k(0.2)(0.1)^2$.
$5.4 \times 10^{-2} = k(0.2)(0.01)$.
$5.4 \times 10^{-2} = k(0.002)$.
$k = \frac{5.4 \times 10^{-2}}{2 \times 10^{-3}} = 27 \ mol^{-2} \ dm^6 \ sec^{-1}$.
502
MediumMCQ
For the reaction $2A + B \rightarrow \text{product}$,the rate of the reaction is $15 \times 10^{-2} \ mol \ dm^{-3} \ sec^{-1}$ when $[A] = 0.3 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$ and $[B] = 0.05 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$. What is the value of the rate constant if the reaction is first order in both the reactants?
A
$8$
B
$10$
C
$2$
D
$5$

Solution

(B) The rate law for the reaction is given by $r = k[A]^1[B]^1$.
Given: $r = 15 \times 10^{-2} \ mol \ dm^{-3} \ sec^{-1}$,$[A] = 0.3 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$,and $[B] = 0.05 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$.
Substituting the values into the rate law: $15 \times 10^{-2} = k \times (0.3) \times (0.05)$.
$15 \times 10^{-2} = k \times (0.015)$.
$k = \frac{15 \times 10^{-2}}{15 \times 10^{-3}} = 10 \ mol^{-1} \ dm^3 \ sec^{-1}$.
503
MediumMCQ
Rate of reaction for $2X + Y \rightarrow 3W + Z$ is $1.2 \times 10^{-4} \ mol \ dm^{-3} \ sec^{-1}$ when $[X] = [Y] = 0.6 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$. Calculate the value of the rate constant if the reaction is first order in $X$ and zero order in $Y$.
A
$2 \times 10^{-4} \ sec^{-1}$
B
$6 \times 10^{-3} \ mol \ dm^{-3} \ sec^{-1}$
C
$4 \times 10^{-4} \ sec^{-1}$
D
$1.8 \times 10^{-3} \ mol \ dm^{-3} \ sec^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The rate law for the reaction is given by $Rate = k[X]^1[Y]^0 = k[X]$.
Given that $Rate = 1.2 \times 10^{-4} \ mol \ dm^{-3} \ sec^{-1}$ and $[X] = 0.6 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$.
Substituting these values into the rate law: $1.2 \times 10^{-4} = k(0.6)$.
Solving for $k$: $k = \frac{1.2 \times 10^{-4}}{0.6} = 2 \times 10^{-4} \ sec^{-1}$.
504
MediumMCQ
The rate law for a reaction between reactants $A$,$B$,and $C$ is $r = K[A][B][C]^2$. If the concentration of $A$ is halved,then the rate of reaction:
A
increases $\frac{1}{2}$ times
B
remains the same
C
decreases $\frac{1}{2}$ times
D
increases $2$ times

Solution

(C) The initial rate law is given by $r = K[A][B][C]^2$.
If the concentration of $A$ is halved,the new concentration becomes $[A]' = \frac{[A]}{2}$.
The new rate of reaction $r'$ is given by $r' = K[A]'][B][C]^2 = K(\frac{[A]}{2})[B][C]^2$.
Substituting the initial rate expression,we get $r' = \frac{1}{2} K[A][B][C]^2 = \frac{1}{2} r$.
Therefore,the rate of reaction decreases $\frac{1}{2}$ times.
505
EasyMCQ
What is the order of reaction if the unit of the rate constant is $s^{-1}$?
A
$3$
B
$2$
C
$0$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) The general unit of the rate constant $k$ for a reaction of order $n$ is given by the formula: $k = (mol \ L^{-1})^{1-n} s^{-1}$.
For the unit to be $s^{-1}$,the exponent of the concentration term $(mol \ L^{-1})$ must be $0$.
Therefore,$1 - n = 0$,which implies $n = 1$.
Thus,the reaction is a first-order reaction.
506
MediumMCQ
For the reaction $2A + 2B \rightarrow 2C + D$,if $r = k[A]^2[B]^0$,then the rate of reaction is:
A
inversely proportional to the square of the concentration of $A$
B
independent of the concentration of $A$
C
independent of the concentration of $B$
D
directly proportional to the concentration of $B$

Solution

(C) The rate law is given by $r = k[A]^2[B]^0$.
Since the order of the reaction with respect to $B$ is $0$,the rate of the reaction does not depend on the concentration of $B$.
Therefore,the rate of reaction is independent of the concentration of $B$.
507
MediumMCQ
Identify the order of reaction if its rate constant is $x \ sec^{-1}$.
A
$3$
B
$2$
C
$0$
D
$1$

Solution

(D) The unit of the rate constant $(k)$ is given by the formula $M^{(1-n)} \cdot sec^{-1}$,where $n$ is the order of the reaction.
Given that the rate constant $k = x \ sec^{-1}$,we can compare the units.
$M^{(1-n)} \cdot sec^{-1} = M^0 \cdot sec^{-1}$.
Equating the exponents of $M$,we get $1 - n = 0$.
Therefore,$n = 1$.
508
MediumMCQ
Which of the following statements is $NOT$ true for a reaction having rate law $r=k[H_2][I_2]$?
A
The reaction is first order in $H_2$
B
Overall order of reaction is $1$
C
The reaction is first order in $I_2$
D
Overall order of reaction is $2$

Solution

(B) The given rate law is $r=k[H_2][I_2]$.
$1$. The order of reaction with respect to $H_2$ is $1$.
$2$. The order of reaction with respect to $I_2$ is $1$.
$3$. The overall order of reaction is the sum of the powers of the concentration terms in the rate law,which is $1 + 1 = 2$.
Therefore,the statement that the overall order of reaction is $1$ is $NOT$ true.
509
MediumMCQ
For the reaction $A + B \rightarrow$ product,the rate of reaction is $3.6 \times 10^{-2} \ mol \ dm^{-3} \ sec^{-1}$. When $[A] = 0.2 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$ and $[B] = 0.1 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$,find the rate constant of the reaction if it is second order with respect to both reactants.
A
$18 \ mol^{-3} \ dm^9 \ sec^{-1}$
B
$90 \ mol^{-3} \ dm^9 \ sec^{-1}$
C
$72 \ mol^{-3} \ dm^9 \ sec^{-1}$
D
$36 \ mol^{-3} \ dm^9 \ sec^{-1}$

Solution

(B) The rate law for the reaction is given by:
$r = k[A]^2 [B]^2$
Substituting the given values:
$3.6 \times 10^{-2} = k(0.2)^2 (0.1)^2$
$3.6 \times 10^{-2} = k(0.04)(0.01)$
$3.6 \times 10^{-2} = k(4 \times 10^{-4})$
$k = \frac{3.6 \times 10^{-2}}{4 \times 10^{-4}} = 0.9 \times 10^2 = 90 \ mol^{-3} \ dm^9 \ sec^{-1}$
510
EasyMCQ
If the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is a first-order reaction,its rate law equation can be represented as:
A
$r = \frac{k}{[H_2O_2]}$
B
$r = k[H_2O_2]$
C
$r = k \frac{[H_2O][O_2]^{1/2}}{[H_2O_2]}$
D
$r = k \frac{[H_2O_2]}{[H_2O_2][O_2]^{1/2}}$

Solution

(B) The decomposition reaction of hydrogen peroxide is given by: $H_2O_2 \longrightarrow H_2O + \frac{1}{2} O_2$.
Since the reaction is of the first order,the rate of reaction depends on the first power of the concentration of the reactant.
Therefore,the rate law equation is expressed as: $r = k[H_2O_2]^1$ or $r = k[H_2O_2]$.
511
MediumMCQ
The rate law equation for a reaction between $A$,$B$ and $C$ is $r = k[A][B][C]^2$. What will be the new rate of reaction if the concentration of both $A$ and $B$ are doubled (in $r$)?
A
$2$
B
$4$
C
$6$
D
$8$

Solution

(B) The initial rate law is given by $r = k[A][B][C]^2$.
When the concentrations of $A$ and $B$ are doubled,the new concentrations become $[A]' = 2[A]$ and $[B]' = 2[B]$.
The new rate $r_{\text{new}}$ is given by $r_{\text{new}} = k[2A][2B][C]^2$.
Simplifying this,we get $r_{\text{new}} = 4 \times k[A][B][C]^2$.
Since $r = k[A][B][C]^2$,we have $r_{\text{new}} = 4r$.
512
EasyMCQ
The rate law for the reaction $2 NO_{(g)} + O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2 NO_{2(g)}$ is $\text{rate} = k[NO]^2[O_2]$. Which of the following statements is correct?
A
The reaction is first order in $O_2$,first order in $NO$,and second order overall.
B
The reaction is second order in $NO$,zero order in $O_2$,and second order overall.
C
The reaction is second order in $NO$,first order in $O_2$,and third order overall.
D
The reaction is zero order overall.

Solution

(C) The given rate law is $\text{rate} = k[NO]^2[O_2]$.
In this expression,the exponent of $[NO]$ is $2$,which means the reaction is second order with respect to $NO$.
The exponent of $[O_2]$ is $1$,which means the reaction is first order with respect to $O_2$.
The overall order of the reaction is the sum of the exponents of the concentration terms in the rate law: $2 + 1 = 3$.
Therefore,the reaction is second order in $NO$,first order in $O_2$,and third order overall.
513
EasyMCQ
The rate law for the reaction $A^{+} + B^{+} + C \longrightarrow \text{Product}$ is expressed as $\text{Rate} = k[A]^{2}[B]^{1}[C]^{0}$. What is the overall order of the reaction?
A
$3$
B
$0$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) The overall order of a reaction is defined as the sum of the exponents of the concentration terms in the rate law expression.
Given the rate law: $\text{Rate} = k[A]^{2}[B]^{1}[C]^{0}$.
The exponents are $2, 1, \text{ and } 0$.
Overall order $= 2 + 1 + 0 = 3$.
514
EasyMCQ
What is the order of reaction for the decomposition of gaseous acetaldehyde?
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$1.5$
D
$0$

Solution

(C) The decomposition of gaseous acetaldehyde is represented by the equation: $CH_{3}CHO_{(g)} \longrightarrow CH_{4_{(g)}} + CO_{(g)}$
According to the experimental rate law for this reaction,the rate is given by: $\text{Rate} = k[CH_{3}CHO]^{3/2}$
The order of reaction is the sum of the powers of the concentration terms in the rate law expression.
Therefore,the order of the reaction is $1.5$.
515
EasyMCQ
If the concentration of reactant $A$ is increased by $10$ times,the rate of reaction becomes $100$ times. What is the order of reaction if the rate law is,$\text{rate} = k[A]^{x}$?
A
$1$
B
$4$
C
$3$
D
$2$

Solution

(D)
Given rate law: $\text{rate}_{1} = k[A]^{x}$
When concentration is increased by $10$ times,the new rate is $\text{rate}_{2} = 100 \times \text{rate}_{1}$
So,$k[10A]^{x} = 100 \times k[A]^{x}$
Dividing both sides by $k[A]^{x}$:
$10^{x} = 100$
$10^{x} = 10^{2}$
Therefore,$x = 2$
The order of reaction is $2$.
516
MediumMCQ
What is the molecularity and order of the following reaction if the rate law is $\text{rate} = k[O_3][O]$ respectively?
$O_{3(g)} + O_{(g)} \longrightarrow 2O_{2(g)}$
A
$2$ and $2$
B
$2$ and $1$
C
$1$ and $2$
D
$2$ and $0$

Solution

(A) The given reaction is: $O_{3(g)} + O_{(g)} \longrightarrow 2O_{2(g)}$
$i$. The rate law is given as: $\text{rate} = k[O_3]^1[O]^1$.
$ii$. The order of the reaction is the sum of the powers of the concentration terms in the rate law: $1 + 1 = 2$.
$iii$. The molecularity is the number of reactant species taking part in the elementary step: $1 \text{ molecule of } O_3 + 1 \text{ atom of } O = 2$.
Therefore,the molecularity is $2$ and the order is $2$.
517
MediumMCQ
Consider the reaction $2 \ A + 2 \ B \rightarrow C + 2 \ D$. If the concentration of $A$ is doubled at constant $B$,the rate increases by a factor of $4$. If the concentration of $B$ is doubled at constant $A$,the rate is doubled. What is the rate law?
A
$r = k[A]^{2}[B]^{2}$
B
$r = k[A]^{4}[B]^{2}$
C
$r = k[A][B]^{2}$
D
$r = k[A]^{2}[B]$

Solution

(D) Let the rate law be $r = k[A]^{x}[B]^{y}$.
Given that when $[A]$ is doubled at constant $[B]$,the rate increases by a factor of $4$:
$4r = k[2A]^{x}[B]^{y}$ $\Rightarrow 4 = 2^{x}$ $\Rightarrow x = 2$.
Given that when $[B]$ is doubled at constant $[A]$,the rate is doubled:
$2r = k[A]^{x}[2B]^{y}$ $\Rightarrow 2 = 2^{y}$ $\Rightarrow y = 1$.
Substituting the values of $x$ and $y$ into the rate law expression,we get $r = k[A]^{2}[B]^{1}$.
518
EasyMCQ
For a reaction,$A + 2B \longrightarrow C$,the rate is given by $+\frac{d[C]}{dt} = k[A][B]$. Hence,the order of the reaction is:
A
$3$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$0$

Solution

(B) The rate law expression is given as: $\text{Rate} = \frac{+d[C]}{dt} = k[A]^1[B]^1$.
The order of reaction with respect to $A$ is $1$.
The order of reaction with respect to $B$ is $1$.
The total order of the reaction is the sum of the exponents of the concentration terms in the rate law: $1 + 1 = 2$.
519
MediumMCQ
The rate law for the reaction $A + B \rightarrow \text{product}$ is given by $\text{rate} = k[A][B]$. Calculate $[A]$ if the rate of reaction and rate constant are $0.25 \ mol \ dm^{-3} \ s^{-1}$ and $6.25 \ mol^{-1} \ dm^3 \ s^{-1}$ respectively,and $[B] = 0.25 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$.
A
$0.22 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$
B
$0.16 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$
C
$0.30 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$
D
$0.25 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$

Solution

(B) The rate law is given as $\text{rate} = k[A][B]$.
Rearranging the formula to solve for $[A]$,we get $[A] = \frac{\text{rate}}{k[B]}$.
Substituting the given values: $[A] = \frac{0.25 \ mol \ dm^{-3} \ s^{-1}}{6.25 \ mol^{-1} \ dm^3 \ s^{-1} \times 0.25 \ mol \ dm^{-3}}$.
$[A] = \frac{0.25}{6.25 \times 0.25} \ mol \ dm^{-3} = \frac{1}{6.25} \ mol \ dm^{-3} = 0.16 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$.
520
EasyMCQ
What is the order of the following reaction: $2 H_2 O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2 H_2 O_{(l)} + O_{2(g)}$?
A
$1$
B
$0$
C
$3$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide $(H_2 O_2)$ is a well-studied chemical reaction.
Experimentally,the rate of decomposition of $H_2 O_2$ is found to be proportional to the square of the concentration of $H_2 O_2$.
The rate law is given by: $\text{Rate} = k [H_2 O_2]^2$.
Since the exponent of the concentration term in the rate law is $2$,the order of the reaction is $2$.
521
EasyMCQ
For a reaction $A + B \rightarrow \text{product}$,if $[A]$ is doubled keeping $[B]$ constant,the rate of reaction doubles. Calculate the order of reaction with respect to $A$.
A
$0$
B
$1/2$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(C) Let the rate law be $Rate = k[A]^x[B]^y$.
Given that when $[A]$ is doubled keeping $[B]$ constant,the rate doubles.
$R_1 = k[A]^x[B]^y$ ... $(i)$
$2R_1 = k[2A]^x[B]^y$ ... $(ii)$
Dividing $(ii)$ by $(i)$:
$\frac{2R_1}{R_1} = \frac{k[2A]^x[B]^y}{k[A]^x[B]^y}$
$2 = 2^x$
$x = 1$
Therefore,the order of reaction with respect to $A$ is $1$.
522
MediumMCQ
$A$ reaction is first order with respect to $A$ and second order with respect to $B$. What is the effect on the reaction rate if the concentration of $B$ is increased $3$ times?
A
Rate increases $6$ times
B
Rate increases $9$ times
C
Rate increases $2$ times
D
Rate increases $3$ times

Solution

(B) The rate law for the reaction is given by: $r = k[A]^1[B]^2$.
If the concentration of $B$ is increased $3$ times,the new concentration becomes $[B'] = 3[B]$.
The new rate is $r_{new} = k[A][3B]^2$.
$r_{new} = k[A] \times 9[B]^2 = 9 \times (k[A][B]^2)$.
$r_{new} = 9r$.
Therefore,the reaction rate increases $9$ times.
523
EasyMCQ
If a reaction occurs in the following two steps:
$i) \ 2 ClO^{-} \rightarrow ClO_2^{-} + Cl^{-}$
$ii) \ ClO_2^{-} + ClO^{-} \rightarrow ClO_3^{-} + Cl^{-}$
Find the reaction intermediate.
A
$ClO^{-}$
B
$ClO_3^{-}$
C
$Cl^{-}$
D
$ClO_2^{-}$

Solution

(D) reaction intermediate is a substance that is produced in one step of a reaction mechanism and consumed in a subsequent step.
In the given mechanism:
Step $i$: $2 ClO^{-} \rightarrow ClO_2^{-} + Cl^{-}$
Step $ii$: $ClO_2^{-} + ClO^{-} \rightarrow ClO_3^{-} + Cl^{-}$
The species $ClO_2^{-}$ is produced in step $i$ and consumed in step $ii$.
Therefore,$ClO_2^{-}$ is the reaction intermediate.
524
EasyMCQ
$A$ complex reaction takes place in $2$ steps:
$(I)$ $NO_{2(g)} + F_{2(g)} \rightarrow NO_2F_{(g)} + F_{(g)}$ (slow)
$(II)$ $F_{(g)} + NO_{2(g)} \rightarrow NO_2F_{(g)}$ (fast)
Identify the reaction intermediate.
A
$F_{(g)}$
B
$NO_{2(g)}$
C
$F_{2(g)}$
D
$NO_2F_{(g)}$

Solution

(A) Reaction intermediates are substances that are produced in one step of a reaction mechanism and consumed in a subsequent step.
In the given mechanism,$F_{(g)}$ is produced in step $(I)$ and consumed in step $(II)$.
Therefore,$F_{(g)}$ is the reaction intermediate.
525
DifficultMCQ
Identify the reaction intermediate of the following reaction sequence:
$(i)$ $2 SO_{2(g)} + 2 NO_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2 SO_{3(g)} + 2 NO_{(g)}$
$(ii)$ $2 NO_{(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2 NO_{2(g)}$
--------------------------------------------------
Overall: $2 SO_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2 SO_{3(g)}$
A
$NO_{2(g)}$
B
$NO_{(g)}$
C
$SO_{2(g)}$
D
$O_{2(g)}$

Solution

(B) reaction intermediate is a substance that is produced in one step of a reaction mechanism and consumed in a subsequent step.
In the given mechanism:
Step $(i)$: $2 SO_{2(g)} + 2 NO_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2 SO_{3(g)} + 2 NO_{(g)}$
Step $(ii)$: $2 NO_{(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2 NO_{2(g)}$
Here,$NO_{(g)}$ is produced in step $(i)$ and consumed in step $(ii)$.
$NO_{2(g)}$ acts as a catalyst because it is consumed in step $(i)$ and regenerated in step $(ii)$.
Therefore,$NO_{(g)}$ is the reaction intermediate.
526
EasyMCQ
For any reaction,the rate constant $K = 2.3 \times 10^{-5} \ mol^{-3/2} \ L^{3/2} \ S^{-1}$. The order of the reaction is . . . . . . .
A
$0.0$
B
$1.5$
C
$0.5$
D
$2.5$

Solution

(D) The unit of the rate constant $K$ for a reaction of order $n$ is given by the formula: $(mol \ L^{-1})^{1-n} \ S^{-1}$.
Given the unit is $mol^{-3/2} \ L^{3/2} \ S^{-1}$,we can equate the powers:
$(mol \ L^{-1})^{1-n} = mol^{-3/2} \ L^{3/2}$.
This implies $1 - n = -3/2$.
Solving for $n$: $n = 1 + 3/2 = 5/2 = 2.5$.
Therefore,the order of the reaction is $2.5$.
527
EasyMCQ
$A$ reaction is first order in terms of $A$ and second order in terms of $B$. What will be the rate of reaction,if the concentration of $B$ is increased two times?
A
$4-$Times
B
$2-$Times
C
$8-$Times
D
$16-$Times

Solution

(A) The rate law for the reaction is given by: $Rate = k[A]^1[B]^2$.
If the concentration of $B$ is increased two times,the new concentration becomes $[B'] = 2[B]$.
The new rate $Rate'$ will be: $Rate' = k[A]^1[2B]^2 = 4 \times k[A]^1[B]^2$.
Therefore,the rate of reaction increases by $4-$Times.
Hence,the correct option is $A$.
528
EasyMCQ
Which will be the unit of rate constant for the reaction having Rate $= K[A]^{\frac{1}{2}} \cdot [B]^{\frac{3}{2}}$ ?
A
$Sec^{-1}$
B
$Mol \cdot L^{-1} \cdot Sec^{-1}$
C
$Mol^{-1} \cdot L \cdot Sec^{-1}$
D
$(Mol \cdot L^{-1})^2 \cdot Sec^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The overall order of the reaction is $n = \frac{1}{2} + \frac{3}{2} = 2$.
The unit of the rate constant for a reaction of order $n$ is given by the formula $(Mol \cdot L^{-1})^{1-n} \cdot Sec^{-1}$.
Substituting $n = 2$ into the formula,we get $(Mol \cdot L^{-1})^{1-2} \cdot Sec^{-1} = (Mol \cdot L^{-1})^{-1} \cdot Sec^{-1} = Mol^{-1} \cdot L \cdot Sec^{-1}$.
529
EasyMCQ
$A$ reaction is first order with respect to a reactant $A$ and second order with respect to reactant $B$. What is the effect on the rate when the concentration of both $A$ and $B$ is doubled?
A
Eight times
B
Three times
C
Doubled
D
Sixteen times

Solution

(A) The rate law for the reaction is given by $r_1 = k[A]^1[B]^2$.
When the concentrations of both $A$ and $B$ are doubled,the new concentrations become $[A]' = 2[A]$ and $[B]' = 2[B]$.
The new rate $r_2$ is calculated as:
$r_2 = k[2A]^1[2B]^2$
$r_2 = k \times 2[A] \times 4[B]^2$
$r_2 = 8 \times k[A][B]^2$
$r_2 = 8r_1$.
Therefore,the rate increases by $8$ times.
530
EasyMCQ
For a reaction,$K = 4.5 \times 10^{-4} \ L \ mol^{-1} \ s^{-1}$. What is the order of the reaction?
A
Zero
B
Second
C
First
D
Third

Solution

(B) The unit of the rate constant $K$ for a reaction of order $n$ is given by $(mol \ L^{-1})^{1-n} \ s^{-1}$.
For a second-order reaction $(n = 2)$,the unit is $(mol \ L^{-1})^{1-2} \ s^{-1} = (mol \ L^{-1})^{-1} \ s^{-1} = L \ mol^{-1} \ s^{-1}$.
Since the given unit is $L \ mol^{-1} \ s^{-1}$,the reaction is of the second order.
531
EasyMCQ
In a reaction $A \rightarrow B$,if the concentration of reactant is increased by $9$ times,then the rate of reaction increases $3$ times. What is the order of reaction?
A
$1/3$
B
$1/2$
C
$3$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) For a reaction $A \rightarrow B$,the rate law is given by: $\text{Rate} = k[A]^n$,where $n$ is the order of reaction.
Given that when the concentration $[A]$ is increased by $9$ times,the rate increases by $3$ times.
So,$3 \times \text{Rate} = k(9[A])^n$.
Dividing this by the original rate equation: $\frac{3 \times \text{Rate}}{\text{Rate}} = \frac{k(9[A])^n}{k[A]^n}$.
$3 = 9^n$.
Since $9 = 3^2$,we have $3 = (3^2)^n = 3^{2n}$.
Comparing the exponents: $1 = 2n$,which gives $n = 1/2$.
Therefore,the order of reaction is $1/2$.
532
EasyMCQ
The units for the rate constant and the rate of reaction are same for a reaction. What will be the order of the reaction?
A
First
B
Zero
C
Second
D
Third

Solution

(B)
Unit of rate constant $(k) = (\text{mol L}^{-1})^{1-n} \text{s}^{-1}$
Unit of rate of reaction $= \text{mol L}^{-1} \text{s}^{-1}$
Given that the units are the same,we equate them:
$(\text{mol L}^{-1})^{1-n} \text{s}^{-1} = \text{mol L}^{-1} \text{s}^{-1}$
This implies $1-n = 1$,which gives $n = 0$.
Therefore,the order of the reaction is $0$.
533
EasyMCQ
The rate constant value for a reaction is $1.75 \times 10^2 \ L^2 \ mol^{-2} \ sec^{-1}$. The half-life period $t_{1/2} \propto$ . . . . . . .
A
$[R_0]^{-1}$
B
$[R_0]^{-2}$
C
$[R_0]^2$
D
$[R_0]$

Solution

(B) The unit of the rate constant is $L^2 \ mol^{-2} \ sec^{-1}$,which corresponds to a $3^{rd}$ order reaction $(n = 3)$.
For a reaction of order $n$,the half-life period is given by $t_{1/2} \propto [R_0]^{1-n}$.
Substituting $n = 3$,we get $t_{1/2} \propto [R_0]^{1-3} = [R_0]^{-2}$.
534
EasyMCQ
The reaction $3ClO^{-} \rightarrow ClO_{3}^{-} + 2Cl^{-}$ occurs in the following two steps:
$(i)$ $ClO^{-} + ClO^{-} \xrightarrow{K_{1}} ClO_{2}^{-} + Cl^{-}$ (Slow step)
$(ii)$ $ClO_{2}^{-} + ClO^{-} \xrightarrow{K_{2}} ClO_{3}^{-} + Cl^{-}$ (Fast step)
Then the rate of the given reaction is equal to . . . . . . .
A
$K_{1}[ClO^{-}]^{2}$
B
$K_{1}[ClO^{-}]^{2}$
C
$K_{2}[ClO_{2}^{-}][ClO^{-}]$
D
$K_{2}[ClO^{-}]^{3}$

Solution

(A) In a multi-step reaction,the rate of the overall reaction is determined by the slowest step,which is known as the rate-determining step.
Given the mechanism:
$(i)$ $ClO^{-} + ClO^{-} \xrightarrow{K_{1}} ClO_{2}^{-} + Cl^{-}$ (Slow step)
$(ii)$ $ClO_{2}^{-} + ClO^{-} \xrightarrow{K_{2}} ClO_{3}^{-} + Cl^{-}$ (Fast step)
The rate of the reaction is determined by the slow step $(i)$.
Therefore,the rate law expression is given by: $\text{Rate} = K_{1}[ClO^{-}][ClO^{-}] = K_{1}[ClO^{-}]^{2}$.
535
EasyMCQ
Total order of reaction $X + Y \rightarrow XY$ is $3$. The order of reaction with respect to $X$ is $2$. State the differential rate equation for the reaction.
A
$-\frac{d[X]}{dt} = K[X]^0[Y]^3$
B
$-\frac{d[X]}{dt} = K[X]^3[Y]^0$
C
$-\frac{d[X]}{dt} = K[X]^2[Y]$
D
$-\frac{d[X]}{dt} = K[X][Y]^2$

Solution

(C) The rate law for the reaction is given by $Rate = K[X]^m[Y]^n$.
Given that the total order of the reaction is $3$,so $m + n = 3$.
The order of reaction with respect to $X$ is $m = 2$.
Substituting $m = 2$ into the equation $2 + n = 3$,we get $n = 1$.
Therefore,the rate equation is $Rate = K[X]^2[Y]^1$.
Since the rate of reaction can be expressed as $-\frac{d[X]}{dt}$,the differential rate equation is $-\frac{d[X]}{dt} = K[X]^2[Y]$.
536
EasyMCQ
$A + B \rightarrow \text{product}$. The rate of this reaction is given by $v = K[A]^2[B]^0$. What is the change in the rate of reaction when the concentration of $A$ is doubled and the concentration of $B$ is doubled?
A
$4$ times
B
$2$ times
C
$8$ times
D
$1/4$ times

Solution

(A) The rate law is given by $v_1 = K[A]^2[B]^0 = K[A]^2$.
When the concentration of $A$ is doubled $([A]' = 2[A])$ and the concentration of $B$ is doubled $([B]' = 2[B])$,the new rate $v_2$ is:
$v_2 = K(2[A])^2(2[B])^0$
$v_2 = K(4[A]^2)(1)$
$v_2 = 4 \times K[A]^2$
$v_2 = 4 \times v_1$.
Therefore,the rate of reaction becomes $4$ times the initial rate.
537
EasyMCQ
Give the relation between half-life $(t_{1/2})$ and initial concentration of reactant $([R]_0)$ for an $(n-1)^{th}$ order reaction.
A
$t_{1/2} \propto [R]_0$
B
$t_{1/2} \propto [R]_0^{2-n}$
C
$t_{1/2} \propto [R]_0^{n+1}$
D
$t_{1/2} \propto [R]_0^{n-2}$

Solution

(B) For an $n^{th}$ order reaction,the relationship between half-life $(t_{1/2})$ and initial concentration $([R]_0)$ is given by:
$t_{1/2} \propto [R]_0^{1-n}$
For an $(n-1)^{th}$ order reaction,substitute $n$ with $(n-1)$:
$t_{1/2} \propto [R]_0^{1-(n-1)}$
$t_{1/2} \propto [R]_0^{1-n+1}$
$t_{1/2} \propto [R]_0^{2-n}$
538
EasyMCQ
For a fourth-order reaction,what is the unit of $K$?
A
$(\text{mole} / \text{litre})^{-3}$
B
$(\text{mole} / \text{litre})^{-3} \ s$
C
$(\text{mole} / \text{litre})^{+3} \ s^{-1}$
D
$(\text{mole} / \text{litre})^{-3} \ s^{-1}$

Solution

(D) The general formula for the rate constant $K$ of an $n^{th}$ order reaction is given by:
$K = (\text{mole} / \text{litre})^{1-n} \cdot s^{-1}$
For a fourth-order reaction,$n = 4$.
Substituting $n = 4$ into the formula:
$K = (\text{mole} / \text{litre})^{1-4} \cdot s^{-1}$
$K = (\text{mole} / \text{litre})^{-3} \cdot s^{-1}$
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
539
EasyMCQ
The order of a reaction for an esterification process is . . . . . . .
A
First
B
Zero
C
Pseudo First order
D
Second order

Solution

(C) The esterification reaction involves the reaction between an ester and water in the presence of an acid catalyst: $RCOOR' + H_2O \xrightarrow{H^+} RCOOH + R'OH$.
Since water is present in large excess,its concentration remains practically constant during the reaction.
Therefore,the rate of the reaction depends only on the concentration of the ester.
Such reactions,which are theoretically second-order but behave as first-order,are known as pseudo-first-order reactions.
540
EasyMCQ
The unit of rate constant $K$ for a third-order reaction is . . . . . . .
A
$\left(\frac{L}{mol}\right)^2 \cdot s^{-1}$
B
$\left(\frac{mol}{L}\right)^2 \cdot s^{-1}$
C
$\left(\frac{L}{mol}\right)^{-1} \cdot s^{-1}$
D
$\left(\frac{mol}{L}\right)^{-2} \cdot s^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The general formula for the unit of the rate constant $K$ for a reaction of order $n$ is given by:
$Unit = \left(\frac{mol}{L}\right)^{1-n} \cdot s^{-1}$
For a third-order reaction,$n = 3$.
Substituting $n = 3$ into the formula:
$Unit = \left(\frac{mol}{L}\right)^{1-3} \cdot s^{-1} = \left(\frac{mol}{L}\right)^{-2} \cdot s^{-1}$
This can also be written as:
$\left(\frac{L}{mol}\right)^2 \cdot s^{-1}$
Comparing this with the given options,option $A$ is $\left(\frac{L}{mol}\right)^2 \cdot s^{-1}$,which matches our derived result.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
541
EasyMCQ
$A$ reaction $A + B \rightarrow C$ is second order in $A$ and zeroth order in $B$. How is the rate affected when the concentration of $A$ is doubled and $B$ is halved?
A
$1/2$ times
B
$2$ times
C
$8$ times
D
$4$ times

Solution

(D) The rate law for the reaction is given by: $Rate = k[A]^2[B]^0 = k[A]^2$.
When the concentration of $A$ is doubled $([A]' = 2[A])$ and the concentration of $B$ is halved $([B]' = 0.5[B])$,the new rate $(Rate')$ is:
$Rate' = k(2[A])^2(0.5[B])^0 = k(4[A]^2)(1) = 4k[A]^2$.
Comparing the new rate with the initial rate,we get $Rate' = 4 \times Rate$.
Therefore,the rate becomes $4$ times the original rate.
542
EasyMCQ
For a certain reaction,the rate constant $K = 2.37 \times 10^2 \ L^2 \ mol^{-2} \ s^{-1}$. What is the order of the reaction?
A
$3$
B
$0$
C
$2$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) The unit of the rate constant $K$ for a reaction of order $n$ is given by the formula: $(mol \ L^{-1})^{1-n} \ s^{-1}$.
Given the unit is $L^2 \ mol^{-2} \ s^{-1}$,which can be rewritten as $mol^{-2} \ L^2 \ s^{-1}$.
Comparing this with $(mol \ L^{-1})^{1-n} \ s^{-1}$,we have:
$(mol \ L^{-1})^{1-n} = mol^{-2} \ L^2$.
This implies $1-n = -2$.
Solving for $n$,we get $n = 1 + 2 = 3$.
Therefore,the order of the reaction is $3$.
543
EasyMCQ
$A$ reaction is first order with respect to $A$ and second order with respect to $B$. How many times the rate of reaction is affected on increasing the concentration of $B$ three times?
A
$9$ times decreases
B
$9$ times increases
C
$6$ times increases
D
$6$ times decreases

Solution

(B) The rate law for the reaction is given by $Rate = k[A]^1[B]^2$.
If the concentration of $B$ is increased three times,the new concentration becomes $[B]' = 3[B]$.
The new rate of reaction $Rate'$ will be $Rate' = k[A]^1(3[B])^2$.
$Rate' = k[A]^1(9[B]^2) = 9 \times k[A]^1[B]^2$.
$Rate' = 9 \times Rate$.
Therefore,the rate of reaction increases by $9$ times.
Note: The rate constant $k$ remains unaffected by changes in concentration.
544
EasyMCQ
If the value of the rate constant $K = 2.3 \times 10^{-5} \ L \ mol^{-1} \ s^{-1}$,then identify the reaction order:
A
Second order
B
Third order
C
First order
D
Zero order

Solution

(A) The unit of the rate constant $K$ for a reaction of order $n$ is given by $(mol \ L^{-1})^{1-n} \ s^{-1}$.
For a second-order reaction $(n = 2)$,the unit is $(mol \ L^{-1})^{1-2} \ s^{-1} = (mol \ L^{-1})^{-1} \ s^{-1} = L \ mol^{-1} \ s^{-1}$.
Since the given unit is $L \ mol^{-1} \ s^{-1}$,the reaction is of the second order.
545
EasyMCQ
What will be the unit of the rate constant for the following reaction?
$C_2H_{4(g)} + H_{2(g)} \rightarrow C_2H_{6(g)}$
Question diagram
A
$mol \cdot L^{-1} \cdot s^{-1}$
B
$s^{-1}$
C
$mol^{-1} \cdot L \cdot s^{-1}$
D
$mol^2 \cdot L^2 \cdot s^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The given reaction is $C_2H_{4(g)} + H_{2(g)} \rightarrow C_2H_{6(g)}$.
This is a hydrogenation reaction which typically follows second-order kinetics.
The general formula for the unit of the rate constant $k$ for an $n^{th}$ order reaction is $(mol \cdot L^{-1})^{1-n} \cdot s^{-1}$.
For a second-order reaction,$n = 2$.
Substituting $n = 2$ into the formula: $(mol \cdot L^{-1})^{1-2} \cdot s^{-1} = (mol \cdot L^{-1})^{-1} \cdot s^{-1} = mol^{-1} \cdot L \cdot s^{-1}$.
Therefore,the correct unit is $mol^{-1} \cdot L \cdot s^{-1}$,which corresponds to option $C$.
546
EasyMCQ
Which is the unit of the rate constant for a second-order reaction?
A
$Mol^{-1} \ L \ S^{-1}$
B
$Mol \ L^{-1} \ S^{-1}$
C
$S^{-1}$
D
$Mol^2 \ L^{-2} \ S^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The general formula for the unit of the rate constant $(k)$ for a reaction of order $(n)$ is given by: $(Concentration)^{1-n} \times Time^{-1}$.
For a second-order reaction,$n = 2$.
Substituting $n = 2$ into the formula: $(Mol \ L^{-1})^{1-2} \times S^{-1} = (Mol \ L^{-1})^{-1} \times S^{-1}$.
This simplifies to: $Mol^{-1} \ L^1 \ S^{-1}$ or $Mol^{-1} \ L \ S^{-1}$.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
547
EasyMCQ
Which of the following is a bimolecular reaction?
A
$N_2 + 3H_2 \rightarrow 2NH_3$
B
$2NH_3 \rightarrow N_2 + 3H_2$
C
$NH_4NO_2 \rightarrow N_2 + 2H_2O$
D
$2NO + O_2 \rightarrow 2NO_2$

Solution

(D) bimolecular reaction is one in which two reactant species collide simultaneously to form products.
In the reaction $2NO + O_2 \rightarrow 2NO_2$,the rate-determining step involves the collision of $2$ molecules of $NO$ and $1$ molecule of $O_2$,but specifically,the reaction $2NO + O_2 \rightarrow 2NO_2$ is often cited as a termolecular reaction in elementary steps.
However,looking at the options provided:
Option $A$ involves $4$ molecules ($1$ $N_2$ + $3$ $H_2$).
Option $B$ is a unimolecular decomposition.
Option $C$ is a unimolecular decomposition.
Option $D$ involves $3$ molecules ($2$ $NO$ + $1$ $O_2$).
Actually,in many contexts,the reaction $2NO + O_2 \rightarrow 2NO_2$ is considered termolecular. If we re-evaluate the options for a bimolecular process,none strictly fit perfectly as elementary bimolecular reactions except if we consider the mechanism of $2NO + O_2 \rightarrow 2NO_2$ as $2NO + O_2 \rightarrow 2NO_2$ being a complex reaction where the elementary step $NO + O_2 \rightarrow NO_3$ is bimolecular.
Given the standard textbook examples,$2NO + O_2 \rightarrow 2NO_2$ is the most common example used to discuss molecularity higher than $2$ or complex kinetics. If the question implies which reaction involves two species in its rate-determining step,$D$ is the most appropriate choice.
548
EasyMCQ
Identify the reaction order for which the rate constant $K = 2.3 \times 10^{-5} \ L \ mol^{-1} \ s^{-1}$.
A
Zero
B
First
C
Second
D
Third

Solution

(C) The unit of the rate constant $K$ for a reaction of order $n$ is given by $(mol \ L^{-1})^{1-n} \ s^{-1}$.
For a second-order reaction $(n = 2)$,the unit is $(mol \ L^{-1})^{1-2} \ s^{-1} = (mol \ L^{-1})^{-1} \ s^{-1} = L \ mol^{-1} \ s^{-1}$.
Since the given unit is $L \ mol^{-1} \ s^{-1}$,the reaction is of the second order.
549
EasyMCQ
If the relation between half-life time $(t_{1/2})$ and initial concentration $[R]_0$ is given by $t_{1/2} \propto \frac{1}{[R]_0^{n-1}}$,what is the order of the reaction?
A
$1 / (n-1)$
B
$n-1$
C
$(n-2) / 2$
D
$n$

Solution

(D) For a reaction of order $n$,the half-life time $(t_{1/2})$ is related to the initial concentration $[R]_0$ by the expression:
$t_{1/2} \propto [R]_0^{1-n}$.
Comparing this with the given relation $t_{1/2} \propto \frac{1}{[R]_0^{n-1}}$,we can rewrite the given relation as:
$t_{1/2} \propto [R]_0^{-(n-1)} = [R]_0^{1-n}$.
Since the given expression matches the standard formula for a reaction of order $n$,the order of the reaction is $n$.
550
EasyMCQ
For an elementary reaction,which of the following is correct?
A
Order of reaction = molecularity
B
Order of reaction $\neq$ molecularity
C
Order of reaction > molecularity
D
Order of reaction < molecularity

Solution

(A) An elementary reaction is a single-step reaction where the rate of reaction is directly proportional to the product of the concentrations of the reactants raised to the power of their stoichiometric coefficients.
Therefore,for an elementary reaction,the order of the reaction is equal to its molecularity.

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