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The decomposition of formic acid on gold surface follows ….

The decomposition of formic acid on gold surface follows first order kinetics. If the rate constant at 300 K is $1.0 \times 10^{-3} s^{-1} $ and the activation energy $E_a = 11.488 kJ.mol^{-1} $, the rate constant at 200 K is _ _ _ _ $\times 10^{-5} s^{-1} $. (Round off to the nearest integer)

[Given $R = 8.314 J mol^{-1} K^{-1} $] Continue reading The decomposition of formic acid on gold surface follows ….

Order of Reaction $$P + Q \to R + S$$

Problem

In the reaction,

\displaystyle P+Q\to R+S

the time taken for 75% reaction of P is twice the time taken for 50% reaction of P. The concentration of Q varies with reaction time as shown in the figure. The overall order of the reaction is

(A) 2                                                         (B) 3
(C) 0                                                         (D) 1
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