Chemical Kinetics

Question1
A → B

The molecule A changes into its isomeric form B by following a first

order kinetics at a temperature of 1000 K . If the energy barrier
with respect to reactant energy for such isomeric transformation is
191.48 kJ mol and the frequency factor is 10 , the time required
−1 20

for 50% molecules of A to become B is __________ picoseconds

(nearest integer). [R = 8.314 J K mol ] −1 −1

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Answer: 69

Solution:

To determine the time required for 50% of molecule A to change into its isomeric form B, follow these steps:

Half-life Formula for First Order Kinetics:

The half-life (t 1/2

) for a first-order reaction is given by:
0.693
t 1/2 =
K

Calculate the Rate Constant (K):

The rate constant K can be calculated using the Arrhenius equation:

Ea
−
K = A ⋅ e RT

Given:

A (frequency factor) = 10 20

Ea (activation energy) = 191.48 kJ/mol = 191.48 × 10

3
J/mol
R (universal gas constant) = 8.314 J/mol ⋅ K

T = 1000 K

Substitute the values into the Arrhenius equation:

3
191.48×10
20 −
K = 10 × e 8.314×1000

Simplify this calculation:

20 −23.031
K = 10 × e

Simplifying further by recognizing that e −23.031

is a very small number, gives:
20

sec
10 10 −1
K ≈ 10
= 10
10

Calculate the Half-life:

Using the calculated value of K :

t 1/2 =
0.693

10
10 = 6.93 × 10
−11
seconds

Convert to Picoseconds:

Since 1 second = 10 picoseconds: 12

t 1/2 = 6.93 × 10
−11
× 10
12
picoseconds = 69.3 picoseconds

Therefore, the time required for 50% of the molecules of A to become B is approximately 69 picoseconds
(nearest integer).

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Question2
For the thermal decomposition of N O ( g) at constant volume, the 2 5

following table can be formed, for the reaction mentioned below.

2 N 2 O 5 ( g) → 2 N 2 O 4 ( g) + O 2 ( g)

Sr. No. Time/s Total pressure/(atm)

1 0 0.6

2 100 'x'

x = __________ ×10 −3
atm [nearest integer]

Given : Rate constant for the reaction is 4.606 × 10 .

−2 −1
s
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Answer: 897

Solution:
−2 −1
K N 2 O 5 = 2 × 4.606 × 10 S

2 N 2 O 5 ( g) ⟶ 2 N 2 O 4 ( g) + O 2 ( g)

Pi 0.6 0 0

P
Pf 0.6 − P P
2

2.303 0.6
−2
2 × 4.606 × 10 = log
100 0.6 − P

0.6
4 log 10
0.6 − P

0.6
4
10 =
0.6 − P
4 4
⇒ 0.6 × 10 − 10 P = 0.6

4 4
⇒ 10 P = 0.6 (10 − 1)

−4
P = (6000 − 0.6) × 10

−4
= 5999. ×10

= 0.59994

P
P Total = 0.6 +
2

= 0.6 + 0.29997

= 0.89997

−3
= 899.97 × 10

Ans. 900

x
P Total = 0.6 +
2

As given in equation
−2 −1
K r = 4.606 × 10 sec

(Here language conflict in question)

(K r =
KA

2
not considered)
 0.6
K r t = ln
0.6 − x

−2
0.6
4.606 × 10 × 100 = 2.303 log
0.6 − x

0.594
P Total = 0.6 + = 0.897 atm
2
−3
= 897 × 10 atm

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Question3
Consider a complex reaction taking place in three steps with rate
constants k , k and k respectively. The overall rate constant k is
1 2 3

given by the expression k = √ k1 k3

k2
. If the activation energies of the
three steps are 60, 30 and 10 kJ mol respectively, then the overall −1

energy of activation in kJmol is _________ . (Nearest integer) −1

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Answer: 20

Solution:
To determine the overall energy of activation for the given complex reaction with rate constants k , k , and 1 2

k , we start with the expression for the overall rate constant k:

3

k1 k3
k = √
k2

The rate constant can also be expressed in terms of the Arrhenius equation:

−E a /RT −E a /RT
A1 e 1 ⋅A 3 e 3
−E a /RT
A ⋅ e = √ −E a /RT
A2 e 2

By comparing the exponential terms from both sides, we have:

Ea Ea Ea Ea
1 1 3 2
= ( + − )
RT 2 RT RT RT

This simplifies to:

E a +E a −E a
1 3 2
Ea =
2

Substituting the given activation energies—E kJ mol , E kJ mol , and E kJ mol :

−1 −1 −1
a1 = 60 a2 = 30 a3 = 10
Ea =
60+10−30

2
=
40

2
= 20 kJ mol −1

Therefore, the overall energy of activation is 20 kJ/mol.

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Question4
For the reaction A → products.

The concentration of A at 10 minutes is _________ ×10 mol L −3 −1

(nearest integer). The reaction was started with 2.5 mol L of A . −1

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Answer: 2435

Solution:

Order of Reaction:

Since t 1/2
∝ [A] 0 , the reaction follows a zero-order kinetics.

Half-life Equation for Zero-order Reaction:

The half-life (t 1/2

) is calculated as:

[A] 0
t 1/2 =
2K
Given the slope from the graph is 76.92, which equals 1

2K
. This implies:
1
K =
2×76.92

Concentration of A at 10 Minutes:

Apply the zero-order kinetics equation:

[A] 10 = −Kt + [A] 0

Substituting the values:

mol L
1 −1
[A] 10 = − ( ) × 10 + 2.5 = 2.435
2×76.92

Final Concentration:

Convert to scientific notation:

mol L
−3 −1
[A] 10 = 2435 × 10

Thus, the concentration of A at 10 minutes is approximately 2435 × 10 mol L .

−3 −1

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Question5
For the reaction A → B the following graph was obtained. The time
required (in seconds) for the concentration of A to reduce to
(if the initial concentration of A was 50 g L ) is .
−1 −1
2.5 g L

(Nearest integer)

Given : log 2 = 0.3010

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Answer: 43

Solution:

To determine the time required for the concentration of A to decrease from an initial value of 50 g L to
−1

2.5 g L in the reaction A → B, we assume first-order kinetics. Although the graph does not provide a clear
−1

indication of the reaction order over the intervals 0 − 5, 5 − 10, and 10 − 15 seconds, where the order
appears to be zero, we'll proceed with the assumption of first-order kinetics, since the graph is not a straight
line.

The rate constant K for first-order reactions can be calculated using the formula:
1 A0
K = ln
t At

For the interval where A 0

= 40 g/L and A t
= 20 g/L after 10 seconds:
1 40
K = ln
10 20

Now, to find the time t required for the concentration to reduce to 2.5 g/L:
1 50
K = ln
t 2.5

Equating the two expressions for K:

1 1
ln 2 = ln 20
10 t

Solving for t:
1.3010×10
t = = 43.3 sec
0.3010

Therefore, the time required for the concentration to decrease to 2.5 g/L is approximately 43 seconds.

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Question6
Which of the following statement is not true for radioactive decay?

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Options:
A. Half life is ln 2 times of 1

rate constant
.

B. Decay constant increases with increase in temperature.

C. Decay constant does not depend upon temperature.

D. Amount of radioactive substance remained after three half lives is 1

8
th of original
amount.

Answer: B

Solution:

Answer: Option B is not true.

Explanation:

Option A states that the half‐life t 1/2

is ln 2 times 1

k
, where k is the decay (rate) constant.
ln 2 1
t 1/2 = = ln 2 × .
k k

This is correct.

Option B states that the decay constant k increases with an increase in temperature. However, for radioactive
(nuclear) decay processes, the decay constant is essentially independent of external factors such as
temperature and pressure. Hence, saying that it increases with temperature is not true.

Option C states that the decay constant does not depend upon temperature, which is true for radioactive
decay.

Option D states that the amount of radioactive substance left after three half‐lives is 1

8
of the original. Since
3
one half‐life leaves 1

2
of the sample, three half‐lives leave ( 1

2
) =
1

8
. This is correct.

Therefore, the statement that is not true is Option B.

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Question7
Consider the given figure and choose the correct option :
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Options:

A. Activation energy of both forward and backward reaction is E 1 + E2 and reactant is

more stable than product.

B. Activation energy of forward reaction is E 1 + E2 and product is more stable than

reactant.

C. Activation energy of backward reaction is E and product is more stable than

1

reactant.

D. Activation energy of forward reaction is E 1 + E2 and product is less stable than

reactant.

Answer: D

Solution:
E1 represents the activation energy for the backward reaction.

E1 + E2 is the activation energy for the forward reaction.

The product has more energy than the reactant, indicating that the product is less stable compared to the
reactant.

This information is crucial in determining the relative stability of reactants and products and the required
energy for the reactions to proceed in either direction.

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Question8
Which of the following graphs most appropriately represents a zero
order reaction?

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Options:

A.

B.
C.

D.
Answer: B

Solution:

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Question9
For a reaction, N O → 2NO 2 + O
5( g)
in a constant volume
2( g)
1

2 2( g)

container, no products were present initially. The final pressure of

the system when 50% of reaction gets completed is

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Options:

A. 5/2 times of initial pressure

B. 7/2 times of initial pressure

C. 7/4 times of initial pressure

D. 5 times of initial pressure

Answer: C

Solution:

P0
x =
2
P0 P0 7
P total = P0 − + P0 + = P0
2 4 4

Option (4)

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Question10
Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) :
is valid for first order reaction.

Statement (II) :

is valid for first order reaction.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from
the options given below :

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Options:

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

B. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

C. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

D. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Answer: B

Solution:

Half life ( t ) of a first order reaction does not depend on initial concentration of the reactant [R ].
1/2 0

Therefore Statement I is true. Rate constant (k) of a first order reaction is given by

2.303 [R 0 ]
k = log
t [R]

[R] k
log = −( )t
[R 0 ] 2.303

[R]
Plot of log [R 0 ]
versus time is linear having

slope = −
k

2.303

∴ Statement II is false.

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Question11
For a given reaction R → P, t 1/2 is related to [A] 0 as given in
table.

Given: log 2 = 0.30

Which of the following is true?

A. The order of the reaction is 1/2.

B. If [A] 0 is 1 M , then t 1/2 is 200√10 min

C. The order of the reaction changes to 1 if the concentration of

reactant changes from 0.100 M to 0.500 M.

D. t 1/2 is 800 min for [A] 0 = 1.6M

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Options:

A. A and C Only

B. A, B and D Only

C. A and B Only

D. C and D Only
Answer: B

Solution:
1
t 1/2 ∝ n−1
A
0

n−1
(t 1/2 ) (A 0 )
1 2
= n−1
(t 1/2 ) ( A )
2 0 1

n−1
200 0.025 1
= ( ) n − 1 = −
100 0.100 2

n−1
2 = (
1

4
) n =
1

2
( order )
⇒ t 1/2 ∝ √ A 0

1/2
(0.1)
200

t 1/2
=
(1)
1/2
when A 0 = 1M

t 1/2 = 200√ 10 min

*Ist order kinetics have t independent of their concentration. So upon changing the concentration t
1/2 1/2

should not change for first order reaction.

1/2
200 (0.1)
=
1/2
when A 0 = 1.6M
t 1/2 (1.6)

t 1/2 = 800 min

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Question12
For bacterial growth in a cell culture, growth law is very similar to
the law of radioactive decay. Which of the following graphs is most
suitable to represent bacterial colony growth ?

Where N - Number of Bacteria at any time, N - Initial number of 0

Bacteria.

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Options:

A.
B.

C.
D.

Answer: C

Solution:
Because no. of bacteria initial = N and No. of bacteria at any time t = N
0

Since bacterial growth is given as

Kt
N = N0 e

Where K = growth constant for bacterial growth

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Question13
Consider an elementary reaction

A( g) + B( g) → C( g) + D( g)

If the volume of reaction mixture is suddenly reduced to of its 1

initial volume, the reaction rate will become ' x times of the original ′

reaction rate. The value of x is :

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Options:

A.
3

B.
9

C.
1

D.
 1

Answer: B

Solution:
1 1
R 1 = K[ A] [ B]
1 1
nA nB
R 1 = K[ ] [ ]
V V
1 1
3n A 3n B
R 2 = K[ ] [ ]
V V

R 2 = 9R 1

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Question14
The reaction A 2 + B 2 → 2AB follows the mechanism:
k1

A2 ⇌ A + A (fast)
k −1

k2

A + B 2 → AB + B
− (slow)

A + B → AB (fast)

The overall order of the reaction is:

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Options:

A.
3

B.
2.5

C.
 1.5

D.
2

Answer: C

Solution:

Reaction given:
A 2 + B 2 → 2AB

Mechanism:
k1

A2 ⇌ A + A (fast)
k −1

k2

A + B 2 → AB + B
− (slow)
A + B ⟶ AB (fast)

The rate determining step in a mechanism is the slow step.

So, late = k 2
[A] [B 2 ]

A is the intermediate; to determine the concentration of A, the equilibrium is considered.

k1
A2 ⇌ A + A
k −1

k1 [A][A]
=
k −1 [A 2 ]

2
[A]
=
[A 2 ]

2
k1
S 0, [A] = [A 2 ]
k −1

1/2
k1
[A] = { [A 2 ]}
k −1

Substitute [A] in the late,

late = k 2
[A] [B 2 ]

1/2
k1 1/2
= k2 ( ) [A 2 ] [B 2 ]
k −1

1/2
k1 1/2 1
= k2 ( ) [A 2 ] [B 2 ]
k −1
 1
Overall rate = + 1
2
3
=
2

= 1.5

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Question15
Drug X becomes ineffective after 50% decomposition. The original
concentration of drug in a bottle was 16mg/mL which becomes
4mg/mL in 12 months. The expiry time of the drug in months is

_________.

Assume that the decomposition of the drug follows first order

kinetics.

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Options:

A.
12

B.
3

C.
6

D.
2

Answer: C

Solution:
Original concentration, a = 16 mg/mL

Concentration at time
t = 12 months, a − x = 4 mg/mL

For first order kinetics, the equation for late constant

2.303 a
k = log
t a−x

a → Initial concentration

a − x → Concentration at time, t
2.303 16 mg/mL
= log
12 months 4 mg/mL

2.303
= log 4
12

−1
= 0.1155 months

Drug is ineffective after 50% decomposition. So, the expiry time is after 50% decomposition. The time at
which 50% decomposition occurs in a reaction is known as half life (t ). So, t is the expiry time of the
1/2 1/2

drug.

t 1/2 formula is
0.693
t 1/2 =
k

Substitute k = 0.1155 months , −1

t 1/2 =
0.613

0.1155
months −1

= 6 months

Expiry time can also be calculate as,

2.303 a
t = log
k a−x

Initial is taken as 100%

The percent at expiry time is 50%

2.303 100%
= − × log
0.1155 months 50%

2.303 100
= × log
0.1155 50

2.303
= × 0.301
0.1155

= 6.002

= 6 months

Correct answer is option (3) 6

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Question16
Reactant A converts to product D through the given mechanism
(with the net evolution of heat):

A→B slow; ΔH = +ve

B→C fast; ΔH = -ve

C→D fast; ΔH = -ve

Which of the following represents the above reaction mechanism?

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Options:

A.

B.
C.

D.
Answer: D

Solution:

A → B Slow

ΔH = + ve Ea
1
→ High

B → C Fast

ΔH = −ve Ea → Low
2

C → D

ΔH = −ve Ea → Low
3

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Question17
In a reaction A + B → C , initial concentrations of A and B are
related as [A] = 8[B] . The half lives of A and B are 10 min and 40
0 0

min , respectively. If they start to disappear at the same time, both

following first order kinetics, after how much time will the
concentration of both the reactants be same?
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Options:

A. 20 min

B. 40 min

C. 80 min

D. 60 min

Answer: B

Solution:
The initial conditions are:

[A] 0 = 8[B] 0

Half-life of A, [t 1/2
]
A
= 10 min

Half-life of B, [t 1/2
]
B
= 40 min

Both reactants follow first-order kinetics, and we want to find the time, t, when [A] t = [B] t .

Step-by-step Derivation:
Write the First-order Rate Equation:

For first-order reactions, the concentration [X] at time t is given by:

t

−k X t
[X] t = [X] 0 e

where k is the rate constant for substance X.

X

Express Half-life through Rate Constant:

For first-order reactions, the rate constant k is related to the half-life t 1/2
by:

ln 2
k =
t 1/2

Substituting the known half-lives:

ln 2
kA =
10

ln 2
kB =
40

Set Up the Equality from the Condition [A] t = [B] t :

 −k A t −k B t
[A] 0 e = [B] 0 e

By inserting the initial condition [A] 0 = 8[B] 0 , it becomes:

−k A t −k B t
8[B] 0 e = [B] 0 e

Simplify and Solve for t:

Divide both sides by [B] : 0

−k A t −k B t
8e = e

Taking the natural logarithm of both sides:

ln 8 = −k A t + k B t

Replace k and k with their expressions:

A B

ln 2 ln 2
ln 8 = ( − )t
10 40

Simplify Further:
1 1
ln 8 = ln 2 ( − )t
10 40

Simplify ( 1

10
−
1

40
) to get:
1 1 4−1 3
− = =
10 40 40 40

So,
3
ln 8 = ln 2 × × t
40

Final Expression for t:

ln 8
t = 3
ln 2×
40

Calculate the value of t using ln 8 = 3 ln 2:

t =
3 ln 2
3
=
40

1
= 40 min
ln 2×
40

Therefore, after 40 minutes, the concentration of both reactants A and B will be the same.

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Question18
Consider the following statements related to temperature
dependence of rate constants.

Identify the correct statements.

A. The Arrhenius equation holds true only for an elementary

homogenous reaction.
B. The unit of A is same as that of k in Arrhenius equation.

C. At a given temperature, a low activation energy means a fast

reaction.

D. A and Ea as used in Arrhenius equation depend on temperature.

E. When Ea ≫ RT, A and Ea become interdependent.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Options:

A. A, C and D Only

B. B, D and E Only

C. B and C Only

D. A and B Only

Answer: C

Solution:
Let’s examine each statement in the light of
Ea
−
k = Ae RT .

A. “Arrhenius holds true only for an elementary homogeneous reaction.”

• False – it’s an empirical law and is routinely used (and found valid) for complex, composite or even
heterogeneous processes.

B. “The unit of A is the same as that of k.”

• True – since e −E a /RT

is dimensionless, A must carry whatever units k has.

C. “At a given temperature, a low activation energy means a fast reaction.”

• True – smaller E makes exp(−E

a a
/RT ) larger, hence a larger k.

D. “A and E as used in Arrhenius depend on temperature.”

a

• False – in the simple Arrhenius model both are treated as constants (over modest T -ranges).
E. “When E a ≫ RT , A and E become interdependent.”
a

• False – although in some data sets you observe a correlation (compensation effect), the basic Arrhenius
form still treats them as independent parameters.

Therefore the only correct statements are B and C.

Answer: B and C only.

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Question19
Rate law for a reaction between A and B is given by
n m
r = k[ A] [ B]

If concentration of A is doubled and concentration of B is halved

from their initial value, the ratio of new rate of reaction to the initial
rate of reaction ( ) is r2

r1

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Options:

A. (n − m)

B. 2 (n−m)

C. 2
1
m+n

D. (m + n)

Answer: B

Solution:
n m
r 1 = k[ A] [ B]

Now A is doubled \& B is halved in concentration

m
[ B]
n n
⇒ r 2 = k2 [ A] ⋅ m
2

Now r2

r1
= 2
(n−m)
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Question20
For A 2 + B 2 ⇌ 2AB

Ea for forward and backward reaction are 180 and 200 kJ mol −1

respectively

If catalyst lowers E for both reaction by 100 kJ mol .

a
−1

Which of the following statement is correct?

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Options:

A. Catalyst does not alter the Gibbs energy change of a reaction.

B. The enthalpy change for the reaction is +20 kJ mol . −1

C. Catalyst can cause non-spontaneous reactions to occur.

D. The enthalpy change for the catalysed reaction is different from that of uncatalysed
reaction.

Answer: A

Solution:
A 2 + B 2 ⇌ 2AB

−1
E f = 180 kJ mol
−1
E b = 200 kJ mol
−1
ΔH = E f − E b = −20 kJ mol

In presence of catalyst :
−1
E f = 180 − 100 = 80 kJ mol

−1
E b = 200 − 100 = 100 kJ mol

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Question21
Half life of zero order reaction A → product is 1 hour, when initial
concentration of reactant is 2.0 mol L . The time required to −1

decrease concentration of A from 0.50 to 0.25 mol L is : −1

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Options:

A. 0.5 hour

B. 15 min

C. 60 min

D. 4 hour

Answer: B

Solution:
For zero order reaction

Ao
Half life =
2k
2
60 min =
2k
1
k = M/ min
60

Now

A t = A o − kt

Ao − At
t =
k
0.5 − 0.25
=
1/60

0.25 × 60

t = 15 min

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Question22
Consider the following plots of log of rate constant k(log k) vs T 1

for three different reactions. The correct order of activation energies

of these reactions is :

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Options:

A. Ea 2 > Ea 1 > Ea 3

B. Ea 1 > Ea 3 > Ea 2

C. Ea 3 > Ea 2 > Ea 1

D. Ea 1 > Ea 2 > Ea 3

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question23
Reaction A(g) → 2 B( g) + C(g) is a first order reaction. It was
started with pure A

t/min Pressure of system at time

t/mm Hg

10 160

∞
240

Which of the following option is incorrect?

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Options:

A. Initial pressure of A is 80 mm Hg

B. The reaction never goes to completion

C. Partial pressure of A after 10 minute is 40 mm Hg

D. Rate constant of the reaction is 1.693 min

−1

Answer: D

Solution:

P ∞ = 3P 0 = 240

P 0 = 80 mm of Hg
P∞ − P0
Kt = ln ( )
P ∞ − Pt

240 − 80
K × 10 = ln ( )
240 − 160

ln 2 −1
K = = 0.0693 min
10

Option (3) is incorrect

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Question24
A person's wound was exposed to some bacteria and then bacterial
growth started to happen at the same place. The wound was later
treated with some antibacterial medicine and the rate of bacterial
decay(r) was found to be proportional with the square of the existing
number of bacteria at any instance. Which of the following set of
graphs correctly represents the 'before' and 'after' situation of the
application of the medicine?

[Given: N = No. of bacteria, t = time, bacterial growth follows 1 st

order kinetics.]

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Options:

A.

B.

C.
D.

Answer: C

Solution:
*Before applying medicine
dA

dt
= K[A] (First order growth) (Rate law)
A N Kt
= = e
A N
0 0

*After applying medicine

y = Kx
2
Parabola

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Question25
A(g) → B(g) + C(g) is a first order reaction.
 Time t ∞
Psystem Pt P∞

The reaction was started with reactant A only. Which of the

following expressions is correct for rate constant k?

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Evening Shift

Options:

A. k = 1

t
ln
p∞

pt

B. k = 1

t
ln
p∞

2(p ∞ −p t )

2(p ∞ −p t )
C. k = 1

t
ln
pt

D. k = 1 p∞
ln
t (p ∞ −p t )

Answer: B

Solution:

o o
P∞
Pt = P + x ⇒ x = Pt − P = Pt −
2

o o
P∞
P ∞ = 2P ⇒ P =
2
o
1 P
k = ln
o
t P − x

1 P∞
k = ln
t 2 (P ∞ − P t )

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Question26
In a first order decomposition reaction, the time taken for the
decomposition of reactant to one fourth and one eighth of its initial
concentration are t and t (s), respectively. The ratio t /t will be:
1 2 1 2

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

Options:

A.
4

B.
3
2

C.
3

D.
2

Answer: D

Solution:

For a first-order reaction, the integrated rate law is given by:

[A]
ln = −kt
[A] 0

where:

[A] 0 is the initial concentration,

[A] is the concentration at time t,

k is the rate constant.

Let's find the times t and t corresponding to when the concentration becomes
1 2
1

4
[A] 0 and 1

8
[A] 0

respectively.

For concentration 1

4
[A] 0 :

Substitute into the integrated rate law:

 1
ln ( ) = −kt 1
4

Recognizing that ln ( 1

4
) = − ln 4 , we have:
ln 4
− ln 4 = −kt 1 ⟹ t1 =
k

For concentration 1

8
[A] 0 :

Substitute into the integrated rate law:

1
ln ( ) = −kt 2
8

Recognizing that ln ( 1

8
) = − ln 8 , we have:
ln 8
− ln 8 = −kt 2 ⟹ t2 =
k

Now, to find the ratio t1

t2
:
ln 4
t1 k ln 4
= ln 8
=
t2 ln 8
k

We can simplify further by expressing the logarithms in terms of ln 2:

2
ln 4 = ln(2 ) = 2 ln 2

3
ln 8 = ln(2 ) = 3 ln 2

Thus,
t1 2 ln 2 2
= =
t2 3 ln 2 3

So, the ratio t1

t2
is 2

3
.

This corresponds to Option D.

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Question27
Consider the following data for the given reaction

[27-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Answer: 2

Solution:

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Question28
For a reaction taking place in three steps at same temperature,

overall rate constant K = If Ea1, Ea2 and Ea3 are 40, 50

and 60kJ∕mol respectively, the overall Ea is kJ∕mol.

[29-Jan-2024 Shift 1]

Answer: 30

Solution:

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Question29
The half-life of radioisotopic bromine - 82 is 36 hours. The fraction
which remains after one day is _____× 10−2.

(Given antilog 0.2006 = 1.587)

[29-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 63

Solution:

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Question30
The rate of first order reaction is 0.04molL−1 s−1 at 10 minutes and
0.03molL−1 s−1 at 20 minutes after initiation. Half life of the reaction
is_______ minutes. (Given log2 = 0.3010, log3 = 0.4771)

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 1]

Answer: 24

Solution:

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Question31
NO2 required for a reaction is produced by decomposition
of N2O5 in CCl4 as by equation 2N2O5(g) → 4NO2(g) + O2(g)
The initial concentration of N2O5 is 3molL−1 and it
is 2.75molL−1 after 30 minutes.

The rate of formation of NO2 is x × 10−3molL−1 min−1, value

of x is______

[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 17

Solution:

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Question32
Integrated rate law equation for a first order gas phase reaction is
given by (where Pi is initial pressure and Pt is total pressure at
time t)

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:
A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question33
r = k[A] for a reaction, 50% of A is decomposed in 120 minutes. The
time taken for 90% decomposition of A is ____ minutes.

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 399

Solution:

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Question34
The ratio of 14C/12C in a piece of wood is 1/8 part that of
atmosphere. If half life of 14C is 5730 years, the age of wood sample
is ..... years.

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 1]

Answer: 17190

Solution:
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Question35
The following data were obtained during the first order thermal
decomposition of a gas A at constant volume:
A(g) ⟶ 2B(g) + C(g)

[Link] Time/s Total pressure/(atm)

1. 0 0.1
2. 115 0.28

The rate constant of the reaction is ____ × 10−2 s−1 (nearest integer)

[1-Feb-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 2

Solution:
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Question36
The number of correct statement/s from the following is___
A. Larger the activation energy, smaller is the value of the rate
constant.
B. The higher is the activation energy, higher is the value of the
temperature coefficient.
C. At lower temperatures, increase in temperature causes more
change in the value of k than at higher temperature.
D. A plot of ln k vs T1 is a straight line with slope equal to − ERa
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 3

Solution:
Solution:
Ea
−
A : k = Ae RT
As Ea increases k decreases
kT + 10
B : Temperature coefficient =
kT
Option (C) is wrong. ∆k may be greater or lesser depending on temperature.
Ea
D : ln k = ln A −
RT

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Question37
A student has studied the decomposition of a gas AB3 at 25∘ C. He
obtained the following data.

The order of the reaction is

[24-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 0.5

B. 2

C. 1

D. 0 (zero)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
−
t1 ∕ 2 ∝ (Po)1 n
(t1 ∕ 2)1 (P0)11 − n
=
(t1 ∕ 2)2 1−n
( P0 )2 2

( ) ( )
1−n
4 50
⇒ =
2 100
 ( 12 )
1−n
⇒2=
−
⇒ 2 = (2)n 1
⇒ n−1=1
⇒n=2

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Question38
The variation of the rate of an enzyme catalyzed reaction with
substrate concentration is correctly represented by graph

[25-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. b
B. c

C. d

D. a

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Fact base.

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Question39
For the first order reaction A → B Br the half life is 30 mm. The
time taken for 75% completion of the reaction is _______ mm.
(Nearest mteger)
Given : log 2 = 0.3010
log 3 = 0.4771
log 5 = 0.6989
[25-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 60

Solution:

Solution:
t1 ∕ 2 = T50 = 30 min
T75 = 2t1 ∕ 2 = 30 × 2 = 60 min

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Question40
A first order reaction has the rate constant, k = 4.6 ×10−3 s−1. The
number of correct statement ∕ s from the following is/are ________.
Given : log 3 = 0.48
A. Reaction completes in 1000 s.
B. The reaction has a half-life of 500 s.
C. The time required for 10% completion is 25 times the time
required for 90% completion.
D. The degree of dissociation is equal to (1 − e−kt).
E. The rate and the rate constant have the same unit.
[25-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 1

Solution:
Solution:
t10% =
1
K
ln (a−x
a
= )
1
K
ln ( 100
90 )
2.303
t10% = (log 10 − log 9)
K
2.093
t10% = × (0.04)
K
Similarly
t90% = 1 ln 100
K ( 10 )
2.303
t90% =
K
t90%
= 1 = 25
t10% 0.04
ekt = a
a−x
a−x −kt
=e
a
x −kt
1− =e
a
x = a(1 − e−kt)
x −kt
α = = (1 − e )
a

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Question41
For certain chemical reaction X → Y , the rate of formation of
product is plotted against the time as shown in the figure. The
number of Correct statement/s from the following is ________

(A) Over all order of this reaction is one

(B) Order of this reaction can't be determined
(C) In region-I and III, the reaction is of first and zero order
respectively
(D) In region-II, the reaction is of first order
(E) In region-II, the order of reaction is in the range of 0.1 to 0.9.
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 2

Solution:
Solution:
Only option (B) is correct as order cannot be determined

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Question42
For conversion of compound A → B, the rate constant of the
reaction was found to be 4.6 × 10−5 Lmol−1 s−1. The order of the
reaction is _______.
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 2

Solution:
Solution:
As unit of rate constant is (conc.) 1 − n time −1
⇒ (L mol −1) ⇒ 1 − n = −1
n=2

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Question43
If compound A reacts with B following first order kinetics with rate
−3 −1
constant 2.011 × 10 s . The time taken by A (in seconds) to reduce
from 7g to 2g will be ________. (Nearest Integer)
[log 5 = 0.698, log 7 = 0.845, log 2 = 0.301]
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 623

Solution:

Solution:
A+B→P
t = t = t 2g
at constant volume
2.303 [A]0
t = log
K [A]t
2 ⋅ 303
= log 7
2 ⋅ 011 × 10 −3 2
2 ⋅ 303 × 0 ⋅ 544
=
2 ⋅ 011 × 10−3
= 622.989
≈ 623

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Question44
An organic compound undergoes first order decomposition. If the
time taken for the 60% decomposition is 540 s, then the time
required for 90% decomposition will be is ______ S. (Nearest
integer).
Given : ln 10 = 2.3; log 2 = 0.3
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 1350

Solution:
Solution:
1 ln a0
t1 K 0.4a0
=
t2 1 a
ln 0
K 0.1a0
ln 10
540 4
=
t2 ln 10
540 = log 10 − log 4
t2 log 10
540 = 1 − 0.6
t2 1
540 0.4
⇒ =
t2
⇒ t2 = 540 = 1350 sec
0.4

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Question45
A→B
The rate constants of the above reaction at 200K and 300K are
0.03min− 1 and 0.05min− 1 respectively. The activation energy for the
reaction is ________ J (Nearest integer)
(Given : In 10 = 2.3
R = 8.3JK−1mol−1
log 5 = 0.70
log 3 = 0.48
log 2 = 0.30
[31-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Answer: 2520

Solution:

Solution:
K Ea
log 300 =
K200 2.3 × 8.314 ( T1 − T1 )
1 2

log
0.05
=
Ea
0.03 2.305 × 8.314
×
1
−
1
200 300 [ ]
Ea = 2519.88J ⇒ Ea = 2520J

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Question46
Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

[31-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IV

B. A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II

C. A − IV, B − II, C− III, D - I

D. A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
(A) Physisorption = 20 − 40 kJ ∕ mol and Chemisorption = 80 − 240 kJ ∕ mol
(B) Physisorption is multi-layered and chemisorption is unimolecular layered.
(C) In heterogeneous catalysis, medium and catalyst are in different phases.
(D) Chromatography uses adsorption to purify/separate mixtures.

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Question47
The rate constant for a first order reaction is 20min−1. The time
required for the initial concentration of the reactant to reduce to its
1 −2
32
level is _______ ×10 min. (Nearest integer)
(Given :
ln 10 = 2.303
log 2 = 0.3010 )
[31-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 17

Solution:

Solution:
C C
C = no = o
2 32
n =5
t = 5t1 ∕ 2
= 5 × 0.693 = 0.693
20 4
= 0.17325 min = 17.325 × 10−2 min.

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Question48
A and B are two substances undergoing radioactive decay in a
container. The half life of A is 15 min and that of B is 5 min. If the
initial concentration of B is 4 times that of A and they both start
decaying at the same time, how much time will it take for the
concentration of both of them to be same? ________ min.
[1-Feb-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 15

Solution:

Solution:
[A]t = [A]0e−kt
For A : Let[A]t be y and [A]0 be x; k = ln 2 =
t1 ∕ 2
ln 2
15 min
kt
y = xe e−
−(
ln 2 t
)
= xe 15
For B : [B]t = [B]0e−kt
ln 2 = ln 2
Let[B]t = y; [B]0 = 4x; k =
t1 ∕ 2 5 min
−(
ln 2 t
5
)
y = 4xe
−(
ln 2 t ln 2 t
15
) −(
5
)
⇒ xe = 4xe
t(
ln 2 − ln 2
)
e 5 15 = 4

t× [ ln 2 ln 2
5
− ]
15
= ln 4

[ ]
t × ln 2 1 − 1 = 2 ln 2
5 15
t = 15 min

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Question49
The graph which represents the following reaction is:
−
OH
(C6H5)3C − Cl ──────▶
Pyridine
(C6H5)3 C − OH
[1-Feb-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A.
B.

C.

D.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
(It is SN1 reaction so rate of reaction depends on the concentration of alkyl halide only.

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Question50
A→B
The above reaction is of zero order. Half life of this reaction is
50 min. The time taken for the concentration of A to reduce to one-
fourth of its initial value is _______ min.
(Nearest integer)
[1-Feb-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 75

Solution:
Solution:
Assume reaction starts with 1 mole A

(t1 ∕ 2 = a , K =
2k
1 .
2 × 50
For 75% completion
a
a − = kt
4
t= 3 a = 3 × 100 =
75
4 k 4 a

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Question51
For the adsorption of hydrogen on platinum, the activation energy is
30 kJ mol−1 and for the adsorption of hydrogen on nickel, the
activation energy is 41.4 kJ mol−1. The logarithm of the ratio of the
rates of chemisorption on equal areas of the metals at 300K is
(Nearest integer)
Given: ln 10 = 2.3
−1 −1
R = 8.3JK mol
[6-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 2
Solution:
Solution:
K = Ae
Ea
−
K1 = Ae RT
(Ea)1
−
K2 = Ae RT
(Ea)2 )1 − (Ea)2
K2
=e RT
K1
K (Ea)1 − (Ea)2
log 2 =
K1 2.3 RT
= (41.4 − 30) × 1000 = 1.99
2.3 × 8.3 × 300

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Question52
Consider the following reaction that goes from A to B in three steps
as shown below:-

[6-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. (1)

B. (2)

C. (3)

D. (4)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Step with highest activation energy is RDS, so step II is RDS
No. of activated complex = 3

P and Q are intermediates

(Number of intermediates = 2 )

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Question53
The number of given statements/s which is/are correct is ________
[8-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. The stronger the temperature dependence of the rate constant, the higher is the
activation energy.

B. If a reaction has zero activation energy, its rate is independent of temperature.

C. The stronger the temperature dependence of the rate constant, the smaller is the
activation energy
D. If there is no correlation between the temperature and the rate constant then it means
that the reaction has negative activation energy.

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Clearly, if Ea = 0, K is temperature independent
if Ea > 0, K increase with increase in temperature
if Ea < 0, K decrease with increase in temperature

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Question54
The correct reaction profile diagram for a positive catalyst reaction.
[8-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A.

B.

C.
D.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Catalysts decrease activation energy only.

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Question55
A molecule undergoes two independent first order reactions whose
respective half lives are 12 min and 3 min. If both the reactions are
occurring then the time taken for the 50% consumption of the
reactant is _______ min. (Nearest integer)
[10-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
k eff = k1 + k2
ℓn2 ℓn2 ℓn2
= +
t eff t1 t2
1 = 1 + 1 = 1+4 = ∕
5 12
t eff 12 3 12
12
t eff = = 2.4 = 2
5

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Question56
The number of incorrect statement/s from the following is
A. The successive half lives of zero order reactions decreases with
time.
B. A substance appearing as reactant in the chemical equation may
not affect the rate of reaction
C. Order and molecularity of a chemical reaction can be a fractional
number
D. The rate constant units of zero and second order reaction are
−1 −1 −1 −1
mol L s and mol Ls respectively.
[10-Apr-2023 shift 2]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
[A]0
(A) For zero order t1 ∕ 2 = as concentration decreases half life decreases (Correct statement)
2K
(B) If order w.r.t. that reactant is zero then it will not affect rate of reaction. (Correct statement)
(C) Order can be fractional but molecularity can not be (Incorrect statement)
(D) For zero order reaction unit is mol L−1−1 and for second order reaction unit is mol−1Ls−1 (Correct
statement)

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Question57
KClO3 + 6FeSO4 + 3H2SO4 → KCl + 3Fe2(SO4)3 + 3H2O
The above reaction was studied at 300K by monitoring the
concentration of FeSO4 in which initial concentration was 10M and
after half an hour became 8.8M. The rate of production of Fe2(SO4)3
is ________ ×10−6 mol L−1 s−1
[11-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 333

Solution:

Solution:
− ∆ FeSO4 10 − 8.8 1.2
= =
∆t 30 × 60 1800
From given equation :
1 ∆FeSO4 1 (
− = × Rate of production of Fe2(SO4)3)
6 ∆t 3
3 1.2
Rate of production of Fe2(SO4)3 = ×
6 1800
1
= × 10 −3
3
= 1000 × 10−6
3
= 333.33 × 10−6

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Question58
For a chemical reaction A + B→ Product, the order is 1 with respect
to A and B.
What is the value of x and y ?
[11-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. 80 and 2

B. 40 and 4

C. 80 and 4

D. 160 and 4

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
r = K[A]1[B]1
0.1 = K(20)1(0.5)1 . . . (i)
0.40 = K(x)1(0.5)1 . . . (ii)
0.80 = K(40)1(y)1 . . . (iii)
From (i) and (ii)
x = 80
From (i) and (iii)
y=2

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Question59
The reaction 2 NO + Br2 → 2 NOBr takes places through the
mechanism given below:
NO + Br2 ⇔ NOBr2 (fast)
NOBr2 + NO → 2 NOBr (slow)
The overall order of the reaction is _______.
[12-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 3

Solution:

Solution:
RDS : NOBr2 + NO → 2 NOBr
r = K[NOBr2][NO] . . . . . (i)
[NOBr2]
Keq = . . . . . (ii)
[ NO2[B2].
From (i) & (ii)
R = K . Keq ⋅ [NO][Br2][NO]
R = K′[NO]2[Br2]
Overall order = 3

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Question60
t87.5 is the time required for the reaction to undergo 87.5%
completion and t50 is the time required for the reaction to undergo
50% completion. The relation between t87.5 and t50 for a first order
reaction is _________ t87.5 = x × t50. The value of x is _________ .
(Nearest integer)
[13-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 3

Solution:
Solution:

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Question61
A(g) → 2B(g) + C(g) is first order reaction. The initial pressure of
the system was found to be 800 mm Hg which increased to
1600 mm Hg after 10 min. The total pressure of the system after
30 min will be _____ mm Hg. (Nearest integer)
[13-Apr-2023 shift 2]

Answer: 2200

Solution:
Solution:
t 1 = 10 minutes
2
(PA)30 min = (PA)0
2 ( )
1 30 ∕ 10

(PA)30 min = 100 mm Hg

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Question62
For a reversible reaction A ⇌ B, the ∆H forward reaction = 20 kJ mol−1.
The activation energy of the uncatalysed forward reaction is
300 kJ mol−1. When the reaction is catalysed keeping the reactant
concentration same, the rate of the catalyzed forward reaction at
27∘ C is found to be same as that of the uncatalysed reaction at
327∘ C. The activation energy of the catalyzed backward reaction is
−1
_______ KJ mol .
[15-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 130

Solution:

Solution:
−1
Ea = 300 kJ mol
E a E a′
= ′
T T
(Since rate of catalyzed and uncatalysed reaction is same)
′
300 = E a, f
600 300
′
E a, f = 150
20 = 150
20 = 150 − E a, b′
E a, b′ = 130

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Question63
The rate constants for decomposition of acetaldehyde have been
measured over the temperature range 700 − 1000K. The data has
3
been analysed by plotting ln k v s 10T graph. The value of activation
−1
energy for the reaction is kJ mol . _________(Nearest integer)
−1 −1
(Given : R = 8.31JK mol )
[24-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 154

Solution:
Solution:

Ea
ln k = ln A −
RT
Ea
∴ Slope of the graph = − = −18.5
R × 103
−1
∴E a = 18.5 × 8.31 × 1000 ≃ 154 kJ mol

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Question64
For a given chemical reaction
γ1 A + γ2 B → γ3 C + γ4 D
Concentration of C changes from 10 mmol dm−3 to 20 mmol dm−3 in
10 seconds. Rate of appearance of D is 1.5 times the rate of
disappearance of B which is twice the rate of disappearance A. The
rate of appearance of D has been experimentally determined to be
9 mmol dm−3 s−1. Therefore, the rate of reaction is ___
mmol dm−3 s−1 ⋅ ( Nearest Integer)
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
Rate = 1
r1 ( −dd[A]
t ) = 1 ( −d [B] ) = 1 ( −d [C] )
r dt 2 r dt 3

= 1 ( d [D] )
r 4 dt
d[D] = r −d[B]
r ( dt )
4
dt 2
r4 3
=
r2 2
−d[B] = r2 r
dt r1 ( −d[A]
dt ) ⇒
r
2

1
=2

r2 = 2r1
r4 = 1.5r2 = 3r1
d[C] = −3 −1
1m ⋅ mol dm sec
dt
d[D] r4 d[C] r
= ⋅ ⇒ 4=9
dt r3 dt r3
r4 = 9r3 = 3r1
⇒r1 = 3r3
3r3A + 6r3B → r3C + 9r3D
1
∴ rate of reaction = × 9m ⋅ mol dm−3 sec−1
9
−3 −1
= 1m ⋅ mol dm sec

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Question65
At 345K, the half life for the decomposition of a sample of a gaseous
compound initially at 55.5 kPa was 340 s. When the pressure was
27.8 kPa, the half life was found to be 170s. The order of the reaction
is _____. [integer answer]
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 0

Solution:
Solution:
t1 ∕ 2 × 1
−
[P0]n 1
t1 (P2)n − 1
=
t2 (P )n − 1
1

( )
n−1
340 = 27.8
170 55.5
1
⇒2 =
(2)n − 1
n=0

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Question66
A flask is filled with equal moles of A and B. The half lives of A and
B are 100 s and 50 s respectively and are independent of the initial
concentration. The time required for the concentration of A to be
four times that of B is____ s.
(Given : ln 2 = 0.693 )
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 200
Solution:
Solution:
kA = ln 2 ; kB = ln 2
100 50
−kAt
At = A0 × e

( −ln
100
2 ×t
)
At = A0 × e

( −ln
50
2 ×t
)
Bt = B0 × e
A0 = B0
&At = 4Bt
−
ln 2 × t −
ln 2 × t
e 100 = 4 × e 50
ln 2 × t
e 100 = 4
ln 2 × t
e 100 =4
ln 2 × = ln 4 = 2 ln 2
t
100
t = 200 sec

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Question67
Catalyst A reduces the activation energy for a reaction by
k
10 kJ mol−1 at 300K. The ratio of rate constants, k T , Catalysed is ex.
T , Uncatalysed
The value of x is_____ [nearest integer]
[Assume that the pre-exponential factor is same in both the cases.
−1 −1
Given R = 8.31JK mol ]
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 4

Solution:

Solution:
 −Ea2
K = Ae e RT
E a1 Ea
K cat = Ae RT , K uncat. uthathon
= Ae RT
E 10 × 1000
Ea − a RT
K cat 1
=e = e 8.3 × 300 = e4.009 = ex
K uncat.
∴x = 4

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Question68
The rate constant for a first order reaction is given by the following
equation:
2.0 × 104K
ln k = 33.24 − T
−1
The activation energy for the reaction is given by ____kJ mol . (In
−1 −1
nearest integer) (Given : R = 8.3JK mol )
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 166

Solution:

Solution:
EA
ln k = ln A −
RT
2.0 × 104
Given: ln k = 33.24 −
T
EA
∴ on comparing = 2.0 × 104
R
4
∴EA = 2.0 × 10 × R
⇒EA = 2.0 × 104 × 8.3J
⇒EA = 16.6 × 104J = 166 kJ

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Question69
It has been found that for a chemical reaction with rise in
temperature by 9K the rate constant gets doubled. Assuming a
reaction to be occurring at 300K, the value of activation energy is
found to be _____kJ mol−1. [nearest integer]
(Given ln 10 = 2.3, R = 8.3JK−1mol−1, log 2 = 0.30 )
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 59

Solution:

Solution:
T 1 = 300K
(Rate constant)
K2 = 2K1, on increase temperature by 9K
T2 = 309K
Ea = ?
K
log 2 = Ea
K1 2.3R [ T2 − T1
T2 ⋅ T1 ]
log 2 =
Ea
[
9
2.3 × 8.3 309 × 300 ]
0.3 × 309 × 300 × 2.3 × 8.3
Ea =
9
= 58988.1J ∕ mole
≃59 kJ ∕ mole

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Question70
For a first order reaction A → B, the rate constant,
k = 5.5 × 10−14s−1. The time required for 67% completion of reaction
is x ×10−1 times the half life of reaction. The value of x is____𝜕
(Nearest integer)
(Given : log 3 = 0.4771 )
[28-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Answer: 16

Solution:

Solution:
t1 ∕ 2
t67% = 1 ln
k ( 1 − 10.67 ) = ln 2 × ln ( 1−
1
2 )
3
t1 ∕ 2 t × 0.4771
t67% = × log 3 = 1 ∕ 2
log 2 0.301
⇒t67% = 1.585 × t1 ∕ 2
X × 10−1 = 1.585
⇒X = 15.85
Ans.16

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Question71
A radioactive element has a half life of 200 days. The percentage of
original activity remaining after 83 days is_______ (Nearest integer)
(Given : antilog 0.125 = 1.333, antilog 0.693 = 4.93 )
[28-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 75

Solution:

Solution:
A
λ = 2.303 log 0
t A
0.693 = 2.303 log A0
200 83 A
A = 0.75
A0
Hence, percentage of original activity remaining after 83 days is 75%

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Question72
The activation energy of one of the reactions in a biochemical
process is 532611Jmol−1. When the temperature falls from 310 K to
300K, the change in rate constant observed is k300 = x × 10−3k310. The
value of x is______
[Given . : ln 10 = 2.3, R = 8.3JK−1mol−1 ]
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:

ln ( ) ( T1 − T1 )
K2
K1
E
= a
R 1 2

ln ( )
K
= 532611 × (
310 × 300 )
2 10
K 1 8.3
where K2 is at 310K&K1 is at 300K

ln ( KK ) = 6.9
2

1
= 3 × ln 10
K
ln 2 = ℓn103
K1
K2 = K1 × 103
K1 = K2 × 103
So K = 1

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Question73
The equation
k = (6.5 × 1012S−1)e−26000K ∕ T
is followed for the decomposition of compound A. The activation
energy for the reaction is kJ mol−1. [nearest integer]
(Given : R = 8.314JK−1mol−1 )
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Answer: 216

Solution:

Solution:
−E a
k = Ae RT
Ea
= 26000
RT T
E a = 26000 × 8.314
= 216164J
= 216 kJ

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Question74
The half life for the decomposition of gaseous compound A is 240s
when the gaseous pressure was 500 Torr initially. When the pressure
was 250 Torr, the half life was found to be 4.0min. The order of
the reaction is (Nearest integer)
[25-Jul-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 1

Solution:
Solution:
(t1 ∕ 2)A = 240s when P = 500 torr
(t1 ∕ 2)A = 4 min = 4 × 60 = 240 sec when P = 250 torr
If means half-life is independent of concentration of reactant present.
∴ Order of reaction = 1

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Question75
For the decomposition of azomethane.
CH 3N 2CH 3(g) → CH 3CH 3(g) + N 2(g), a first order reaction, the
variation in partial pressure with time at 600K is given as

The half life of the reaction is_____ ×10−5s. [Nearest integer]

[25-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
For first order reaction,
ln A = ln A0 − kt
Hence Slope = −k
−k = −3.465 × 104
k = 0.693
t1 ∕ 2
3.465 × 10 = 0.693
4
t1 ∕ 2
−5
t1 ∕ 2 = 2 × 10 s

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Question76
For a reaction A → 2B + C the half lives are 100s and 50s when the
concentration of reactant A is 0.5 and 1.0 mol L−1 respectively. The
order of the reaction is _______. (Nearest Integer)
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
t1 ∕ 2 ∝ 1
(a0)n − 1
t1 ∕ 2 = 100 sec a0 = 0.5
t1 ∕ 2 = 50 sec a0 = 1

( )
1 n−1
100
=
50 0 ⋅5
n−1
(2) = (2)
n−1=1
n=2

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Question77
At 30∘ C, the half life for the decomposition of AB2 is 200s and is
independent of the initial concentration of AB2. The time required
for 80% of the AB2 to decompose is Given: log 2 = 0.30 log 3 = 0.48
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. 200s

B. 323s

C. 467s

D. 532s

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Since, half-life is independent of the initial concentration of AB2. Hence, the reaction is "First
Order".
k = 2.303 log 2
t1 ∕ 2
2.303 log 2 = 2.303 log 100
t1 ∕ 2 t (100 − 80)
2.303 × 0.3 2.303
= log 5
200 t
t = 467s

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Question78
2 NO + 2H2 → N2 + 2H2O
The above reaction has been studied at 800∘ C. The related data are
given in the table below

The order of the reaction with respect to NO is

[27-Jul-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 2

Solution:
Solution:
Let the rate of reaction (r) is as
n m
r = K[NO] [H2]
From 1 st data
0.135 = K[40]n ⋅ (65.6)m .. . (1)
From 2 nd data
0.033 = K(20.1)n ⋅ (65.6)m .. . (2)
On dividing equation (1) by equation (2)
0.135 =
0.033 (40 n
20.1 )
n
4 = (2)
∴n = 2
∴ Order of reaction w.r.t. NO is 2 .

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Question79
[A] → [B]
Reactant Product

If formation of compound [B] follows the first order of kinetics and

after 70 minutes the concentration of [A] was found to be half of its
initial concentration. Then the rate constant of the reaction is
x × 10− 6s− 1. The value of x is ________.(Nearest Integer)
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 165

Solution:
Solution:
0.693 = 0.693
K=
t1 ∕ 2 70 × 60
= 6930 × 10−6
7×6
= 165 × 10−6 s−1

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Question80
For the given first order reaction
A→B
the half life of the reaction is 0.3010 min. The ratio of the initial
concentration of reactant to the concentration of reactant at time
2.0 min will be equal to ________. (Nearest integer)
[28-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Answer: 100

Solution:
Solution:
t1 ∕ 2 = 0.693 t1 ∕ 2 given = 0.3010
K
K = 0.693
0.3010
K = 2.30
(A )
K = 2.303 log 0
t (At)
A0 → initial concentration of reactant
At → concentration of reactant at time t
(A )
2.303 = 2.303 log 0
2 (At)
(A )
2 = log 0
(At)
A
100 = 0
At

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Question81
For a reaction, given below is the graph of ln k vs T1 . The activation
energy for the reaction is equal to____ (nearest integer)
(Given : R = 2 cal K−1 mol−1 )
[28-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 8

Solution:

Solution:

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Question82
The reaction between X and Y is first order with respect to X and
zero order with respect to Y.

Examine the data of table and calculate ratio of numerical values of

M and L (Nearest Integer)
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 40

Solution:

Solution:
r = k[X ][Y ]0 = k[X ]
Using | \& II
4 × 10−3
2 × 10 −3
= ( )
L
0.1
⇒ L = 0.2

Using I \& III

M × 10−3 = 0.4 ⇒ M =
3
8
2 × 10− 0.1
M 8
= = 40
L 0.2

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Question83
Assuming 1µg of trace radioactive element X with a half life of 30
years is absorbed by a growing tree. The amount of X remaining in
the tree after 100 years is _______×10−1µg.
[Given : ln 10 = 2.303; log 2 = 0.30 ]
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
t = 1 ln
λ (a
a−x )
⇒100 = (
30
ln 2 ) [ ln ( w1 ) ]
⇒[ 100 ×30log 2 ] = log ( w1 )
⇒1 = log ( )
1
w
1
⇒ = 10
w
So w = 0.1µg

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Question84
Sucrose hydrolyses in acid solution into glucose and fructose
following first order rate law with a half-life of 3.33h at 25∘ C. After
9h, the fraction of sucrose remaining is f . The value of log10 ( ) is
1
f

......... ×10−2
(Rounded off to the nearest integer).
[Assume, ln 10 = 2.303, ln 2 = 0.693 ]
[24 Feb 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 81

Solution:
Solution:
1st order
Given, C12H 22O11 + H 2O──────▶C6H 12O6 + C6H 12O6
Sucrose Glucose Fructose
10
t1 ∕ 2 = h
3
t = 0, a = [A]0 (initial conc.)
At t = 9h a − x = [A]t [conc. at time t ]
For using 1st order equation,
[A]0 [A]0
K = 2.303 log ⇒ K × t = log
t [A]t 2.303 [A]t
ln 2 × 9
10 ∕ 3 × 2303
= log ( F1 ) ⇒ log ( F1 ) = 0.8124 ( ∵k = tln 2 ) 1∕2

( )
log 1
F
= 81.24 × 10−2
x = 81.24 or x ≈ 81

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Question85
The rate constant of a reaction increases by five times on increase in
temperature from 27∘ C to 52∘ C. The value of activation energy in
kJ mol −1 is ........ (Rounded off to the nearest integer)
[R = 8.314J K −1mol −1]
[25 Feb 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 52

Solution:

Solution:
T 1 = (273 + 27) = 300K , T 2 = (273 + 52) = 325K
Given, temperature coefficient of the reaction,
K 325
αT = =5
K 300
KT
log
KT
2

1
=
Ea
2.303R
×
T2−T1
(
T 1T 2 )
K 325 Ea
log
K 300
= (
325 − 300
2.303 × 8.314 300 × 325 )
Ea 25
log 5 = ×
2.303 × 8319 300 × 325
E a = 52194.78J mol −
= 52.194kJ mol −1
= 52kJ mol − 1

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Question86
1
For the reaction, aA + bB → cC + d D, the plot of log k v s T
is given
below
The temperature at which the rate constant of the reaction is 10−4s−1
is ......... K
(Rounded off to the nearest integer).
−5 −1
[Given : The rate constant of the reaction is 10 s at 500K ]
[25 Feb 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 526

Solution:
Solution:
According to Arrhenius equation,
Ea
log K = log A −
2.303RT
Ea
Given, Slope = = 10, 000
2.303R
−5 −4
K 1 = 10 , K 2 = 10
T 1 = 500K

log10 [ KK ]1
2
= [ T1 − T1 ]
Ea
2.303R 1 2

log [ 10 ]
−4
= 10000 [ 1 − 1 ]
10 −5 500 T 2

= 10000 [
500 T ]
1 1
log 10 −
2
T 2 = 526.31 ∼ eq526K

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Question87
An exothermic reaction X → Y has an activation energy
30kJ mol −1. If energy change ∆E during the reaction is
−20kJ mol − 1 then the activation energy for the reverse reaction in
kJ is ............
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 50

Solution:
Solution:
X ⟶ Y , it is an exothermic reaction whose ∆E or ∆H = −20kJ mol −1

Given, activation energy of the forward reaction (X → Y ),

E af = 30kJ mol −1
Activation energy of the backward or reverse reaction (Y → X ), E ab can be calculated as,
∆ H = E af − E ab
⇒ E ab = E af − ∆ H = 30 − (−20) = 50kJ mol −1

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Question88
A reaction has a half-life of 1min. The time required for 99.9%
completion of the reaction is ......... min (Round off to the nearest
integer).
[Use :ln 2 = 0.69, ln 10 = 2.3 ]
[18 Mar 2021 Shift 2]
Answer: 10

Solution:

Solution:
Using formula,

k = ln
1
t ( )C0
Ct
As k = ln 2
t1/2
t1/2 = 1min [Given]

1 t (
ln 2 = 1 ln 100
0.1 )
⇒ t= ln 1000
ln 2
3 × 2.3
t= = 10
0.69

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Question89
For a certain first order reaction 32% of the reactant is left after
570s. The rate constant of this reaction is ...... ×10−3s−1. (Round off to
the nearest integer).
[Given, log102 = 0.301, In 10 = 2.303 ]
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
For first order reaction,
A
k × t = ln 0 ....(i)
At
where, rate = rate constant
t = time
Initial conc. of reactant, A0 = 100
Conc. of reactant after ' t ' time, At = 32
Put all values in equation (i)
t = time
At = 32
100
k × 570 = ln
32
k × 570 = 2.303(log 102 − log 25)
2.303
⇒ k= (2 − 5 log 2)
570
= 2.303 [2 − (5 × 0.3)]
570
= 2.303 × 0.5
570
k = 2 × 10−3s−1

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Question90
The decomposition of formic acid on gold surface follows first order
−3 −1
kinetics. If the rate constant at 300K is 1.0 × 10 s and the
−1
activation energy, E a = 11.488kJ mol , the rate constant at 200K is
...... ×10−5s−1 (Round off to the nearest integer).
[Given, R = 8.314J mol −1K −1 ]
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 10

Solution:

Solution:
Given, T 1 = 200K , T 2 = 300K
E a = Activation energy = 11.488kJ ∕ mol
Rate constant (k2) at 300K = 10−3s−1
To find = rate constant (k1) at 200K
We know,
k
log 2 =
E
(
1 − 1
k1 2.303R T 1 T 2 )
10−3 11.488 × 103
log
k1
=
2.303 × 8.314 ( 2001 − 3001 )
−3
log 10 = 1
k1
 −3
log 10 = log 10
k1
⇒ k1 = 10−4
= 10 × 10−5s−1

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Question91
A and B decompose via first order kinetics with half-lives 54.0 min
and 18.0min respectively. Starting from an equimolar non-reactive
mixture of A and B, the time taken for the concentration of A to
become 16 times that of B is ......... min. (Round off to the nearest
integer).
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 108

Solution:

Solution:
Given, (t1 ∕ 2)1 = 54min
(t1/2)2 = 18min
A B
t = 0,′x′M t = 0,′x′M
To calculate, [At] = 16 × [Bt]...(i)
time = ?
A0
For Ist order reaction, [At] =
(2)n
n = number of half-lives
From Eq. (i), [At] = 16 × [Bt]
x = x ×
n n
16
(2) 1 (2) 2
n n
(2) 2 = (2) 1 × (2)4
⇒ n2 = n1 + 4
t
(t1 ∕ 2)2
=
(t1 ∕ 2)1
t +4⇒ t ( 181 − 541 ) = 4
4 × 18 × 54
⇒ t= = 108min
36

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Question92
The reaction 2A + B2 ⟶ 2AB is an elementary reaction. For a
certain quantity of reactants, if the volume of the reaction vessel is
reduced by a factor of 3 , the rate of the reaction increases by a
factor of (Round off to the nearest integer).
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 27

Solution:

Solution:
Given, the reaction 2A + B2 ⟶ 2AB is an elementary reaction.
So, rate of reaction
= k[A]2[B2]
Initial rate = k(a ∕ V )2(b/V )1
where, a and b are the number of moles of A and B and V is the volume.
On reducing the volume by a factor of 3 , the concentrations of A and B2 will become 3 times

Final rate = k(3a ∕ V )2(3b/V )1 32 × 3k

V V ( )( )
a 2 b 1 = 27× initial rate

2
Hence, the rate becomes 3 × 3 = 27 times of initial rate.

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Question93
The inactivation rate of a viral preparation is proportional to the
amount of virus. In the first minute after preparation, 10% of the
virus is inactivated. The rate constant for viral inactivation is
__________×10−3min−1. (Nearest integer)
[Use : ln 10 = 2.303; log103 = 0.477;property of logarithm
:log xy = y log x ]
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Answer: 106

Solution:
Solution:
As the unit of rate constant is min−1 so it must be a first order reaction
K × t = 2.303 log A0 ∕ At
in 1 min 10% is in activated so tabing
A0 = 100 At = 90 in 1min
100
So K × 1 = 2.303 × log
90
= 2.303 × (log 10 − 2 log 3)
= 2.303 × (1 − 2 × 0.477)
= 0.10593
= 105.93 × 10−3
≈106

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Question94
For a chemical reaction A → B, it was found that concentration of B
−1
is increased by 0.2mol L in 30 min.
The average rate of the reaction is _________ ×10−1mol L−1h−1. (in
nearest integer)
[25 Jul 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 4

Solution:

Solution:
A → B
t=0 0
t = 30 min 0.2M
Δ[A] = Δ[B] = (0.2 − 0)
Av. rate of reaction = −
Δt Δt 1
2
−1
= 0.4 = 4 × 10 mol ∕ L × hr

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Question95
PCl 5(g) → PCl 3(g) + Cl 2(g)
In the above first order reaction the concentration of PCl 5 reduces
from initial concentration 50 mol L−1 to 10 mol L−1 in 120 minutes at
300~K . The rate constant for the reaction at 300K is x × 10−2min−1.
The value of x is _______.
[ Given log 5 = 0.6989 ]
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 1

Solution:
Solution:
I order
PCl 5(g)───▸PCl 3(g) + Cl 2(g)
300K
t=0 50M
t = 120min 10M
[A ]
⇒K = 2.303 log 0
t [At]
2.303 50
⇒K = log
120 10
⇒K = 2.303 × 0.6989 = 0.013413min−1
120
= 1.3413 × 10−2min−1
1.34⇒ Nearest integer = 1

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Question96
For the first order reaction A → 2B, 1 mole of reactant A gives 0.2
moles of B after 100 minutes. The half life of the reaction is ...... min.
(Round off to the nearest integer).
[Use : ln 2 = 0.69, ln 10 = 2.3
Properties of logarithms : ln xy = y ln x;
ln ( ) = ln x − ln y ]
x
y
(Round off to the nearest integer)
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 300

Solution:
Solution:
A → 2B
t=0 1 mole 0
t = 100 min 1–x 2x
= 0.9 mol = 0.2 mol
t1 ∕ 2 [A0]
Now, t = ×
ln 2 [At]
t
100 = 1 ∕ 2 × ln 1 ⇒t1 ∕ 2 = 690min.
ln 2 0.9
( taking ln 3 = 1.11 )
Ans. 600 to 700

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Question97
For a reaction of order n, the unit of the rate constant is :
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. mol 1 − nL1 − ns

B. mol 1 − nL2ns−1
1 − n n − 1 −1
C. mol L s

D. mol 1 − nL1 − ns−1

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:
Rate = k[A]n
comparing units
(mol ∕ l ) = k mol n
sec (
l )
(1 − n) (n − 1) −1
⇒k = mol l s

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Question98
For the reaction A + B ⇌ 2C
the value of equilibrium constant is 100 at 298K . If the initial
concentration of all the three species is 1M each, then the
equilibrium concentration of C is x × 10−1M . The value of x is
________ . (Nearest integer)
[25 Jul 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 25

Solution:

Solution:
A + B ⇌ 2C
1 1 1
−x −x 2x
───────────────
1−x 1−x 1 + 2x
[C]eq2 2
K = = (1 + 2x)
[A]eq[B]cq (1 − x)(1 − x)

( )
2
100 = 1 + 2x
1−x

( 1 + 2x =
1−x )
10

x=3
4
[ C]e q.=1 + 2x

=1+2 3
4 ( )
 = 2.5M
25 × 10−1M

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Question99
For the following graphs,

Choose from the options given below, the correct one regarding
order of reaction is :
[25 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. (b) zero order (c) and (e) First order

B. (a) and (b) Zero order (e) First order

C. (b) and (d) Zero order (e) First order

D. (a) and (b) Zero order (c) and (e) First order

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
For zero order reaction's rate = K [Reactant ]0
⇒r = k
Reactant concentration after time t→ Ct = C0e−kt

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Question100
N 2O5(g) → 2N O2(g) + 12 O2(g)
In the above first order reaction the initial concentration of N 2O5 is
2.40 × 10−2mol L−1 at 318K . The concentration of N 2O5 after 1 hour
was 1.60 ×10−2mol L−1. The rate constant of the reaction at318K is s
_______ ×10−3min−1 . (Nearest integer)
[ Given : log 3 = 0.477, log 5 = 0.699 ]
[22 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Answer: 7

Solution:

Solution:
[N O ]
K = 2.303 log 2 5 0
t [N 2O5]t
= 2.303 log 2.4 = 6.76 × 10−3min−1 ≈7 × 10−3min−1
60 1.6

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Question101
The reaction that occurs in a breath analyser, a device used to
determine the alcohol level in a person's blood stream is
2K2Cr2O7 + 8H2SO4
+3C2H6O→2Cr2(SO4)3+3C2H4O2 + 2K2SO4 + 11H2O
If the rate of appearance of Cr2(SO4)3 is 2.67 mol min−1 at a
particular time, the rate of disappearance of C2H6O at the same
time is ......... mol min−1 . (Nearest integer)
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 4

Solution:

Solution:
Rate of appearence of 2 moles of Cr2(SO4)3,
d [Cr (SO ) ] = 2.67 mol ∕
min
dt 2 4 3

d [C2H6O]
Rate of disappearence of 3 moles of C2H6O,
dt
d [Cr2(SO4)3] 2.67
=3 = ×3
2 dt 2
= 4.005 = 4 mol/min

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Question102
The reaction rate for the reaction
[PtCl4]2− + H2O ⇌ [Pt(H2O) Cl3]− + Cl− was measured as a function
of concentrations of different species. It was observed that
−d [(PtCl4)2−]
dt = 4.8 × 10−5[(PtCl4)2−] = 2.4 × 10−3[ Pt(H2O) Cl3 }− ][Cl−]
where, square brackets are used to denote molar concentrations.
The equilibrium constant, Kc = ......... (Nearest integer)
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 50

Solution:

Solution:
d [(PtCl4)2−]
Consider, at equilibrium =0
dt
∴ 4.8 × 10− 5[(PtCl4)2 −] = 2.4 × 10− 3[{Pt(H2O) Cl3}−][Cl−]
Equilibrium constant,
[PtCl4]2−
KC =
[Pt(H2O) Cl3]−[Cl−]
2.4 × 10−3
= = 0.50 × 100 = 50
4.8 × 10−5

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Question103
For a first order reaction, the ratio of the time for 75% completion
of a reaction to the time for 50% completion is.............. (Integer
answer)
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
For a first order reaction, rate constant is given as,
2.303 log a
k=
t a−x
where, a = initial concentration of reactant and
a - x − = concentration of reactant after time t.
For 50% completion,
2.303 log 100
k= ...(i)
t50% 100 − 50
For 75% completion,
2.303 log 100
k= ...(ii)
t75% 100 − 75
From Eqs. (i) and (ii),
2.303 log 100 = 2.303 log 100
t50% 50 t75% 25
0.3010 = 0.6020
t50% t75%
t75% = 2t50%
t 2
∴ 75% =
t50% 1

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Question104
The first order rate constant for the decomposition of CaCO3 at
700K is 6.36 × 10−3s−1 and activation energy is 209 kJ mol−1. Its rate
constant (in s−1) at 600K is x × 10−6. The value of x is ......... (Nearest
integer)
[Given, R = 8.31JK−1mol−1, log 6.36 × 10−3
= −2.19, 10−4.79 = 1.62 × 10−5]
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 16

Solution:
Solution:
According to Arrhenius theory,
−E ∕ RT
k = Ae a
(k is the rate constant, A is Arrhenius factor, Ea = Activation energy, T is absolute temperature and
R is gas constant.)
E
ln k = ln A − a
RT
At temperature T1,
E
ln k1 = ln A − a ...(i)
RT1
At temperature T2,
E
ln k2 = ln A − a ...(ii)
RT2
Subtracting Eqs. (ii) from (i),
E
(
ln k1 − ln k2 = a 1 − 1
R T2 T1 )
k E 1
ln 1 = a (
k2 R T2 T1
−
1
)
k E
2.303 log 1 = a 1 − 1
k2 R T2 T1( )
k Ea
log 1 =
k2 2.303R T2 T1(1
−
1
)
At, T1 = 700K, k1 = 6.36 × 10−3s−1, Ea = 209kJmol−1,
R = 8.314JK−1mol−1
At, T2 = 600K, k2 = x × 10−6s−1
6.36 × 10−3
log
x × 10 −6
=
209 1
−
1
2.303 × 8.314 600 700( )
= 209
(
100
2.303 × 8.314 420000 )
x = 16.

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Question105
The following data was obtained for chemical reaction given below
at 975K.
2 NO(g) + 2H2(g) → N2(g) + 2H2O(g)

The order of the reaction with respect to NO is .......... . [Integer

answer]
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 1

Solution:
Solution:
Rate of the reaction = K[NO]x[H2]y
where Kis rate constant and x, y are order of reaction w.r.t. NO and H2 respectively.
From observations A and B
7 × 10−9 = K(8 × 10−5)x(8 × 10−5)y ...(i)
and 2.1 × 10−8 = K(24 × 10−5)x(8 × 10−5)y ...(ii)
Dividing Eqs. (i) by (ii)
7 × 10−9 K(8 × 10−5)x(8 × 10−5)y
8
= 5 x 5 y
2.1 × 10− K(24 × 10− ) (8 × 10− )

3 ( )
1= 1 x
3
x=1
∴ Order of reaction w.r.t. NO is 1.

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Question106
For the reaction A → B, the rate constant k (in S−1) is given by
3
−1
log10k = 20.35 − (2.47T× 10 ) .The energy of activation in kJ mol is.......
(Nearest integer)
[Given : R = 8.314JK−1mol−1]
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 47

Solution:

Solution:
According to Arrhenius theory,
−Ea
log k = log A ...(i)
2.303 RT
2.47 × 103
log10k = 20.35 − ...(ii)
T
−2.47 × 103 Ea
=−
T 2.303 RT
Comparing Eqs. (i) and (ii),
Ea = 2.47 × 2.303 × 8.314
= 47.29 kJ ∕ mol ≃ 47 kJ ∕ mol

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Question107
Which one of the following given graphs represents the variation of
rate constant (k) with temperature (T) for an endothermic reaction?
[1 Sep 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A.

B.
C.

D.

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
According to Arrhenius equation,
−E ∕ RT
k = Ae a
As the temperature increases, rate constant k also increases whichwill generally speed up the
process (increase the rate).
So, graphwill exponentially increases as in option (c).

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Question108
Gaseous cyclobutene isomerizes to butadiene in a first order process
which has a ' k ' value of 3.3 × 10−4s−1 at 153∘ C. The time in minutes
it takes for the isomerization to proceed 40% to completion at this
temperature is_____ (Rounded off to the nearest integer)
[2021]

Answer: 26

Solution:

Solution:
1 [A]0
k = ⋅ ln
t [A]t

⇒t =
1
k
ln
100
60( ⇒t= ) 1
3.3 × 10−4
⇒t = 1548.49sec
⇒t = 25.81min ≈ 26min.

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Question109
For the following reactions

ks and ke, are, respectively, the rate constants for substitution and
ks
elimination, and µ = ke
, the correct option is
[Jan. 07, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. µB > µA and ke(A) > ke(B)

B. µA > µB and ke(B) > ke(A)

C. µB > µA and ke(B) > ke(A)

D. µA > µB and ke(A) > ke(B)

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
(b) Among the given bases (A) and (B), t -butoxide being bulky base favours elimination reaction
and ethoxide favours substitution reaction.
CH 3
|
∴ when Z ∘ = CH 3CH 2O−, (substitution reaction favoured) and when Z = CH 3 − C − O−,
|
CH 3
(elimination reaction favoured)
Hence, µA > µB and ke(B) > ke(A)

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Question110
For the reaction 2H 2(g) + 2N O(g) → N 2(g) + 2H 2O(g) the observed
rate expression is, rate = ke[N O]2[H 2]. The rate expression for the
reverse reaction is:
[Jan. 07, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. kb[N 2][H 2O]2

B. kb[N 2][H 2O]2 ∕ N O ]

C. kb[N 2][H 2O]

D. kb[N 2][H 2O]2 ∕ [H 2]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Rate of forward reaction = kf [N O]2[H 2]2
Observed rate = kf [N O]2[H 2]
Observed rate = Rate of forward reaction
[H 2]
kb[N 2][H 2O]2
∴ Rate of backward reaction =
[H 2]

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Question111
During the nuclear explosion, one of the products is 90Sr with half
life of 6.93 years. If 1µg of 90Sr was absorbed in the bones of a newly
born baby in place of Ca, how much time, in years, is required to
reduce it by 90% if it is not lost metabolically.
[NV, Jan. 07, 2020 (I)]

Answer: 23.03

Solution:

Solution:
t1 ∕ 2 = 6.93 years,
a = 10−6g
t1 ∕ 2 = 0.693
K
0.693 0.693
⇒ K = = = 0.1
t1 ∕ 2 6.93
For I st order reaction,
K = 2.303 log a
t a−x
2.303 log a
t=
K a−x
−6
= 2.303 log 10−7
0.1 10
2.303
= = 23.03 years
0.1

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Question112
For following reactions:
700K
A──────▶ Product
500K
A catalyst ─ ▶ Product
it was found that the E a is decrease by 30kJ ∕ mol in the presence of
catalyst. If the rate remains unchanged, the activationenergy for
catalysed reaction is (Assume pre exponential factor is same):
[Jan. 09, 2020(I)]
Options:

A. 75kJ ∕ mol

B. 105kJ ∕ mol

C. 135kJ ∕ mol

D. 198kJ ∕ mol

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
700K (k1)
A──────▶ Product
500K (k2)
A ─▶ Product
Catalyst
Given: k1 = k2
Ea Ea
− 1 − 2
Ae RT 1 = Ae RT 2
Ea Ea
1
= 2

T1 T2
E a = E a − 30
2 1

⇒E a1 = E a + 30
2

E a + 30 Ea
2
= 2

T1 T2
E a + 30 Ea
2
= 2

700 500
⇒150 = 2E a
2

E a = 75kJ ∕ mol
2

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Question113
A sample of milk splits after 60 min. at 300K and after 40 min. at
400K when the population of lactobacillus acidophilus in it doubles.
The activation energy (in kJ ∕ mol) for this process is closest to
(Given, R = 8.3J mol −1K −1, ln ( ) = 0.4, e
2
3
−3
= 4.0 )
[NV, Jan. 09, 2020(II)]

Answer: -3.98

Solution:

Solution:
For a first order reaction, kt = ln [A]
[A0]
At 300K , k1 × 60 = ln [A] . . . . (i)
[A0]
At 400K , k2 × 40 = ln [A] . . . . (ii)
[A0]
From equation (1) and (2),
k2 60
=
k1 40
k E
ln 2 = a 1 − 1
k1 [
R T1 T2 ]
E
( )
ln 60 = a ×
40
100
8.3 400 × 300
ln( )3 ×
2
8.3 × 1200 = E a
2
Given :ln = 0.4
3
3
Then, ln = −0.4
2
⇒E a = −0.4 × 8.3 × 1200
⇒E a = −3984J ∕ mol
⇒E a = −3.984kJ ∕ mol .

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Question114
The rate of a certain biochemical reaction at physiological
temperature (T ) occurs 106 times faster with enzyme than without.
The change in the activation energy upon adding enzyme is:
[Jan .08,2020(I)]
Options:

A. −6(2.303)RT

B. −6RT

C. +6(2.303)RT

D. +6RT

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
The rate constant of a reaction is given by
−E ∕ RT
k = Ae a
The rate constant in tpresence of catalyst is given by
−E ′ ∕ RT
k′ = Ae a
k′ = e−(E a − E a) ∕ RT
′

k
− (E a′ − E a) ∕ RT
106 = e
(E a′ − E a)
ln 106 = −
RT
′
E a − E a = −6(2.303)RT

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Question115
Consider the following plots of rate constant versus T1 for four
different reactions. Which of the following orders is correct for the
activation energies of these reactions?

[Jan. 08, 2020 (II)]

Options:

A. E b > E a > E d > E c

B. E a > E c > E d > E b

C. E c > E a > E d > E b

D. E b > E d > E c > E a

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Arrhenius equation, k = Ae -EaRT
Ea
log k = log A −
2.303RT
Ea
slope = −
2.303R
∴ More negative the slope greater will be the E a.
So correct order is E c > E a > E d > E b

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Question116
For the reaction 2A + 3B + 32 C → 3P, which statement is correct?
[Sep. 03,2020 (II)]
Options:

dn dn dn
A. d tA = 3 d tB = 3 d tC
2 4
 dn dn dn
B. d tA = d tB = d tC

dn dn dn
C. d tA = 23 d tB = 43 d tC

dn dn dn
D. d tA = 23 d tB = 34 d tC

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
For a given reaction,
d nA d nB d nC
rate = − 1 =− 1 =− 2
2 dt 3 dt 3 dt
d nA 2 d nB 4 d nC
rate = = =
dt 3 dt 3 dt

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Question117
Consider the following reactions
A → P1; B → P2; C → P3; D → P4
The order of the above reactions are (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv),
respectively. The following graph is obtained when log [rate] vs.
log[conc.] are plotted:

Among the following, the correct sequence for the order of the
reactions is:
[Sep. 06, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. (iv) > (i) > (ii) > (iii)

B. (i) > (ii) > (iii) > (iv)

C. (iii) > (i) > (ii) > (iv)

D. (iv) > (ii) > (i) > (iii)

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Rate = k[A]n
log[ Rate ] = log k + n log[A]
Slope = n[ n is order of the reaction ]
∴ Correct sequence for the order of the reaction is
(iv) > (ii) > (i) > (iii)

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Question118
A flask contains a mixture of compounds A and B. Both compounds
decompose by first-order kinetics. The halflives for A and B are 300s
and 180s, respectively. If the concentrations of A and B are equal
initially, the time required for the concentration of A to be four times
that of B (in s) is: (Use ln 2 = 0.693 )
[Sep. 05 , 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. 180

B. 900

C. 300

D. 120

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Ct = C0e−kt; k = ln 2
t1 ∕ 2
; kA = ln 2
−kAt
(Ct)A = (C0)Ae
300
−kBt
(Ct)B = (C0)Be ; kB = ln 2
180
(Ct)B (C0)B (kB − kA)t
= ×e
(Ct)A (C0)A
(kB − kA)t
⇒4 = e
⇒2 ln 2 = [ 180 300 ]
ln 2 − ln 2 t

⇒2 ln 2 = ln 2 [
180 300 ]
1 1
− t

⇒2 = (
180 × 300 )
120 t ⇒ t = 2 × 180 × 300 = 900sec
120

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Question119
If 75% of a first order reaction was completed in 90 minutes, 60% of
the same reaction would be completed in approximately (in minutes)
_______ .
(Take :log 2 = 0.30; log 2.5 = 0.40 )
[NV, Sep. 04, 2020 (I)]

Answer: 60

Solution:

Solution:
t = 2.303 log
k [100
100 − x% ]
t75% = 2.303 log 100 = 90
k 25 [ ]
t60% = 2.303 log 100
k 40 [ ]
t75% 2 log 2 2 × 0.3
= ⇒ 90 =
t60% log 2.5 t60% 0.4
⇒t60% = 90 × 4 = 60min.
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Question120
It is true that :
[Sep. 03, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. A second order reaction is always a multistep reaction

B. A zero order reaction is a multistep reaction

C. A first order reaction is always a single step reaction

D. A zero order reaction is a single step reaction

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
zero order reaction is a multistep reaction .

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Question121
The results given in the below table were obtained during kinetic
studies of the following reaction:
2A + B → C + D
X and Y in the given table are respectively:
[Sep. 02 , 2020(II)]
Options:

A. 0.4, 0.4

B. 0.4, 0.3

C. 0.3, 0.4

D. 0.3, 0.3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Rate (R) = k[A]a[B]b
Exp I ⇒6.0 × 10−3 = k[0.1]a[0.1]b
Exp II ⇒24.0 × 10−3 = k[0.1]a[0.2]b
Exp III ⇒12.0 × 10−3 = k[0.2]a[0.1]b
Exp IV ⇒72 × 10−3 = k[X ]a[0.2]b
Exp V ⇒288 × 10−3 = k[0.3]a[Y ]b
From Exp I & II,
6.0 × 10−3 k[0.1]a[0.1]b
⇒ =
24 × 10−3 k[0.1]a[0.2]b

( ) ( ) ( )
b 2 b
⇒ 1 = 0.1 ⇒ 1 = 1
4 0.2 2 2
∴b = 2
Similarly, from exp I & III we get

2 ( )
1= 1 a⇒a=1
2
From Exp. II & IV,
24 × 10−3 k[0.1]a[0.2]b
⇒ =
72 × 10−3 k[X ]a[0.2]b
⇒ =
1
3 ( )0.1 a
X
⇒ =
1
3 ( )
0.1 1
X
∴X = 0.3
From Exp.I & V,
6.0 × 10−3
⇒
288 × 10−3
( )( )
= 0.1 a 0.1 b
0.3 Y

= ( ) (
Y )
1 1 10.1 2
⇒
48 3
⇒ 3 = ( 0.1 ) ⇒ 1 = ( 0.1 )
2 2

48 Y 16 Y
 ( 14 ) = ( 0.1
Y )
2 2
⇒ ⇒ 1 = 0.1
4 Y
∴Y = 0.4

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Question122
The rate of a reaction decreased by 3.555 times when the
temperature was changed from 40∘ C to 30∘ C. The activation energy
(in kJ mol −1 ) of the reaction is _______.. Take;
R = 8.314J mol −1K −1I n3.555 = 1.268
[NV,Sep. 06 , 2020 (II)]

Answer: 100

Solution:
Solution:
The Arr henices equation is
Ea
k = Ae RT
Assuming A and E a to be independent of temperature
k E
ln 2 = a 1 − 1
k1 (
R T1 T2 )
Ea
ln 3.555 = (
1 − 1
8.314 303 313 )
⇒E a = 1.268 × 8.314 × 303 × 313
10
= 99980.7 = 99.98kJ ∕ mol

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Question123
The rate constant (k) of a reaction is measured at different
temperatures (T ), and the data are plotted in the given figure. The
activation energy of the reaction in kJ mol −1 is:
( R is gas constant)
[Sep. 05, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. 2 ∕ R

B. 1 ∕ R

C. R

D. 2R

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Arrhenius equation:
k = Ae−E a ∕ RT

ln k = ln A − ( )
Ea 1
R T

ln k = ln A − ( Ea
R × 103
× )103
T
−E a −10
Slope of graph = =
R × 10 3 5
E a = 2R × 103J = 2RkJ

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Question124
The number of molecules with energy greater than the threshold
energy for a reaction increases five fold by a rise of temperature
from 27∘ C to 42∘ C. Its energy of activation in J ∕ mol is _______ .
(Take ln 5 = 1.6094; R = 8.314J mol −1K −1 )
[NV, Sep. 04, 2020 (II)]

Answer: 84297.48

Solution:

Solution:
−E ∕ RT
∵ k = Ae a
k E E
(
ln 2 = a 1 − 1 ⇒ ln 5 = a
k1 R T1 T2 ) 1 − 1
R 300 315 ( )
⇒E a = 1.6094 × 8.314 × 300 × 315 = 84297.48J ∕ mol .
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Question125
d [A]
the expression for dt
is:
[Jan. 10,2019 (II)]
Options:

A. k1[A2] − k−1[A]2

B. 2k1[A2] − k−1[A]2

C. k1[A2] + k−1[A]2

D. 2k1[A2] − 2k−1[A]2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
k1
Given: A2 2A
underset k11
1 d [A] = k [A]2 − k
Now, − −1 1[A2]
2 dt
d [A] = −2k [A]2 +
−1
2k1[A2]
dt
⇒ d [A] = 2k1[A2] − 2k−1[A]2
dt

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Question126
Decomposition of X exhibits a rate constant of 0.05µg∕ year. How
many years are required for the decomposition of 5µg of X into
2.5µg ?
[Jan. 12, 2019 (I)]
Options:

A. 50

B. 25

C. 20

D. 40

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Rate constant of decomposition of X = 0.05µg∕ year. Unit of rate constant confirms that the
decomposition of X is a zero order reaction.
For zero order kinetics,
[X ] = [X ]0 − kt
kt = [X ]0 − [X ]
[X ]0 − [X ]
t=
k
5 − 2.5
t=
0.05
= 2.5 = 50 years
0.05

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Question127
The reaction 2X → B is a zeroth order reaction. If the initial
concentration of X is 0.2M , the half-life is 6h. When the initial
concentration of X is 0.5M , the time required to reach its final
concentration of 0.2M will be :
[Jan. 11, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. 9.0h

B. 12.0h

C. 18.0h

D. 7.2h

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
For the reaction 2X → B, follow zeroth order Rate equation is
K t = [A]0 − [A]
For the half-life; t = t1 ∕ 2 and [A] = 0.1
K t1 ∕ 2 = 0.2 − 0.1
0.2 − 0.1 0.1 −1
= M hr
6 6
∴ Time required to reachfrom 0.5M to 0.2M
K t = [A]0 − [A]
0.1 × =
t (0.5 − 0.2); t = 18 hour
6

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Question128
The following results were obtained during kinetic studies of the
reaction;
2A + B→ Products
The time (in minutes) required to consume half of A is:
[Jan. 9, 2019 (I)]
Options:

A. 5

B. 10

C. 1

D. 100

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
From experiment I and II, it is observed that order of reaction w.r.t. (B) is zero.
From experiment II and III, x can be calculated as:
6.93 × 10−3
13.86 × 10−3
= ( )(
0.1 x 0.25 y
0.2 0.3 )
∵ Order of reaction w.r.t.B = 0,
so y = 0
6.93 × 10−3
∴
13.86 × 10−3
= ( )
0.1 x
0.2

( ) ( )
1 1= 1 x
2 2
x=1
Now, Rate = K [A]1[B]∘
or, 6.93 × 10−3 = K [0.1]1[0.2]∘
K = 6.93 × 10−2
For the reaction, 2A + B→ Products
[A]0
2K t = ln
[A]
∴t1 ∕ 2 = 0.693 = 0.693
2K 0.693 × 10−2 × 2

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Question129
For the reaction, 2A + B→ products, when the concentrations of A
and B both were doubled, the rate of the reaction increased from
0.3mol L−1s−1 to 2.4mol L−1s− 1. When the concentration of A alone is
doubled,the rate increased from 0.3 and L−1s−1 to 0.6mol L−1s−1.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
[Jan. 9, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. Total order of the reaction is 4

B. Order of the reaction with respect to B is 2

C. Order of the reaction with respect to B is 1

D. Order of the reaction with respect to A is 2

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
r = K [A]µ[B]y
r2
= 2x ⋅ 2y = 8 ⇒ x + y = 3
r1
r3
= 2x = 2 ⇒ x = 1
r1
∴ y=2
t1 ∕ 2 = 5

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Question130
For a reaction, consider the plot of ln k versus 1 ∕ T given in the
figure. If the rate constant of this reaction at 400K is 10−5s−1, then
the rate constant at 500K is :

[Jan. 12, 2019 (II)]

Options:

A. 10−6s−1
B. 2 × 10−4s−1

C. 10−4s−1

D. 4 × 10−4s−2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
From Arrhenius equation,
E
ln K = ln A − a
RT
−E a
Slope = = −4606K
R

log ( )
K2
K1
=
Ea
( 1 − 1
2.303R T 1 T 2 )
log ( )
K
× 4606 (
400 500 )
2 1 1 1
= −
10 −52.303
= 4606 × (100) =
1
2.303 × 400 × 500

⇒log (K2
10−5
=)1;
K2
10−5
= Antilog (1)

K2
= 10
10−5
⇒K 2 = 10−5 × 10 = 10−4s−1

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Question131
1
If a reaction follows the Arrhenius equation, the plot ln k vs (RT )
gives straight line with a gradient (−y) unit.
The energy required to activate the reactant is:
[Jan. 11,2019(I)]
Options:

A. y ∕ R unit

B. y unit

C. yR unit
D. −y unit

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
From Arrhenius equation,
−E \/RT
k = Ae a
ln k = ln A − E a ∕ RT
slope = −y (given)
−y = −E a
⇒E a = y

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Question132
Consider the given plots for a reaction obeying Arrhenius equation
(0∘ C < T < 300∘ C) : ( k and E − are rate constant and activation
energy, respectively)

Choose the correct option:

[Jan. 10,2019 (I)]
Options:

A. I is right but II is wrong

B. Both I and II are correct

C. I is wrong but II is right

D. Both I and II are wrong

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
From Arrhenius equation,
−E a ∕ RT
k = Ae
−E ∕ RT
So, as E a increases, e a decreases, k decreases
Ea −E ∕ RT
and as T increases, decreases, e a increases.
RT

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Question133
In the following reaction :
xA → yB log10 − [ d [A]
dt ] = log [ ] + 0.3010
10
d [B]
dt

'A' and 'B' respectively can be:

[April 12, 2019 (I)]
Options:

A. n -Butane and Iso-butane

B. C2H 2 and C6H 6

C. C2H 4 and C4H 8

D. N 2O4 and N O2

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
xA → yB
∴ −d A = 1 d B
xd t y dt
−d A = d B × x
dt dt y

[ ] [
log −d A = log d B + log x
dt dt ]
y ( )
Comparing this equation withthe equation given in question. We get,
log x = 0.3010 or log x = log 2
y y
∴ x=2
y
∴ The reaction is of type 2A → B.
Hence, option (3) is correct.
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Question134
N O2 required for a reaction is produced by the decomposition of
N 2O5 in CCl 4 as per the equation, 2N 2O5(g) → 4N O2(g) + O2(g)
The initial concentration of N 2O5 is 3.00mol L−1 and it is
2.75mol L−1 after 30 minutes. The rate of formation of N O2 is:
[April 12,2019 (II)]
Options:
3 1 1
A. 4.167 × 10− mol L− min−

B. 1.667 × 10−2mol L−1min−1

C. 8.333 × 10−3mol L−1min−1

D. 2.083 × 10−3mol L−1min−1

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
2N 2O5(g) → 4N O2(g) + O2(g)
d [N 2O5] 1 d [N O2] d [O2]
rate of reaction = −1 = =
2 dt 4 dt dt
According to the question
−d [N 2O5]
= − (2.75 − 3) = 0.25 M min−1
dt 30 30
d [N O2] −d [N 2O5]
∴ = 2× = 2× 0.25
dt dt 30
−2− −1
= 1.67 × 10 M min

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Question135
A bacterial infection in an internal wound grows as N ′(t)
= N 0 exp(t), where the time tis in hours. A dose of antibiotic, taken
orally, needs 1 hour to reach the wound. Once it reaches there, the
bacterial population goes down as dN
dt
= −5N 2. What will be the plot
N
of N0 vs .t after 1 hour?
[April 10,2019 (I)]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
From 0 to 1h, N ′ = N 0et
When drug is administered bacterial growth is given by
 d N = −5N 2
dt
So, at t = 1h, N ′ = eN 0
Integrating the following equation,
d N = −5N 2
dt
N dN
∫ 2
= −5 ∫ t d t
eN 0 N 1
1 − 1 =
5(t − 1)
N eN 0
N0 1
− = 5N 0(t − 1)
N e
N0 1
= 5N 0(t − 1) +
N e
N0
N (
= 5N 0t + 1 − 5N 0
e )
The above equation is similar to straight line equation with positive slope.
N0
Thus increases linearly with t.
N

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Question136
The given plots represents the variation of the concentration of a
reactant R with time for two different reactions (i) and (ii). The
respective orders of the reactions are:

[April 9, 2019 (I)]

Options:

A. 1,0

B. 1.1

C. 0,1

D. 0,2

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:
In graph (i), ln[ Reactant ] vs time is linear with positive intercept and negative slope. Hence it is
1 st order. In graph (ii), [Reactant] vs time is linear with positive intercept and negative slope.
Hence, it is zero order.

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Question137
For the reaction 2A + B → C, the values of initial rate at different
reactant concentrations are given in the table below. The rate law
for the reaction is:

[April 8, 2019 (I)]

Options:

A. Rate = k[A][B]2

B. Rate = k[A]2[B]2

C. Rate = k[A][B]

D. Rate = k[A]2[B]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
2A + B ⟶ C
Rate = k[A]x[B]y
Exp-1, 0.045 = k[0.05]x[0.05] . . . (i)
E xp − 2, 0.090 = k[0.1]x[0.05]y . . . (ii)
E xp − 3, 0.72 = k[0.2]x[0.1]y . . . (iii)
Divide equation (i) by equation (ii)
0.090 2 ( )
0.045 = 1 x ⇒ x = 1

Divide equation (i) by equation (iii)

0.045
0.72
=
0.1( )( )
0.05 y 0.05 1
0.2
0.045 0.2
×
0.72 0.05
= ( )
0.05 y
0.1

( ) ( )
2 y
1 = 1 ⇒y=2
2 2
Rate law = k[A]1[B]2.

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Question138
k1 k2

For a reaction scheme A────▶B────▶C, if the rate of formation of B

is set to be zero then the concentration of B is given by:
[April 8, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. (k1 − k2)[A]

B. k1k2[A]

C. (k1 + k2)[A]

D. ( ) [A]
k1
k2

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
k1 k2
A⟶B⟶C
d [B] = k
dt 1[A] − k2[B] = 0

k [A]
[B] = 1
k2

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Question139
For the reaction of H 2 with I 2, the rate constant is 2.5 × 10−
4
d m3mol −1s−1 at 327∘ C and 1.0d m3mol −1s−1 at 527∘ C.
The activation energy for the reaction, in kJ mol −1 is:
(R = 8.314J K −1mol −1)
[April 10, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. 166

B. 150

C. 72

D. 59

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Ea
− −E a
K = e RT or log K =
2.303RT
K Ea
So, log 2 =
K 1 2.303R T 1 T 2(
1 − 1
)
Ea
log 1
2.5 × 10 −4
=
8.314 × 2.303 600 (
1 − 1
800 )
Ea 200
3.6 = ×
8.314 × 2.303 600 × 800
E a = 165.4kJ ∕ mol H "166kJ ∕ mol

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Question140
Consider the given plot of enthalpy of the following reaction
between A and B, A + B → C + D.
Identify the incorrect statement.

[April 9, 2019 (II)]

Options:

A. Activation enthalpy to form C is 5kJ mol −1 less than that to form D.

B. C is the thermodynamically stable product.

C. D is kinetically stable product.

D. Formation of A and B from C has highest enthalpy of activation.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
As we can see from the graph that activation enthalpy to form D from A + B is 15 − 5 = 10kJ mol −1,
whereas, to form C from A + B is 20 − 5 = 15kJ mol −1. Therefore, activation enthalpy to form C is 5kJ
morethan that to form D.

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Question141
At 518∘ C, the rate of decomposition of a sample of gaseous
acetaldehyde, initially at a pressure of 363 Torr, was 1.00 Torr s−1
when 5% had reacted and 0.5 Torr s−1 when 33% had reacted. The
order of the reaction is:
[2018]
Options:

A. 2

B. 3
C. 1

D. 0

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
CH 3CH O ⟶ CH 4 + CO
r ∝ (a − x)m
Generally
m = order of reaction
a − x = unreacted
r1 = 1 torr s−1, when 5% reacted
r2 = 0.5 torr s−1, when 33% reacted
(a − x1) = 0.95( unreacted)
(a − x2) = 0.67 (unreacted)

[ ]
m
r1 (a − x1)
( )
m
= ; 1 = 0.95
r2 (a − x2) 0.5 0.67
2 = (1.41)m ⇒ 2 = (√2 )m
⇒m = 2

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Question142
If 50% of a reaction occurs in 100 seconds and 75% of the reaction
occurs in 200 seconds, the order of this reaction is:
[Online April 16, 2018]
Options:

A. 2

B. 3

C. Zero

D. 1

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
First order reaction as half life is constant.

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Question143
N 2O5 decomposes to N O2 and O2 and follows first order kinetics.
After 50 minutes, the pressure inside the vessel increases from
50mmH g to 87.5mmH g. The pressure of the gaseous mixture after
100 minutes at constant temperature will be ______.
[Online April 15, 2018 (I)]
Options:

A. 136.25mmH g

B. 106.25mmH g

C. 175.0mmH g

D. 116.25mmH g

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

Total pressure at 50 minutes

p
= 50 − p1 + 2p1 + 1 = 87.5
2
3p1
50 + = 87.5
2
 3p1
= 37.5
2
∴ p1 = 37.5 × 2 = 25
3
At, t = 100min
p
50 − p2 2p2 2
2
50 minutes is half life period
For 100 minutes i.e. for 2 half lives 50 − p2 = 12.5
∴p2 = 37.5mm of H g
Total pressure at 100 minutes
p
= 50 − p2 + 2p2 + 2
2
3p2
= 50 + = 50 + 3 × 37.5
2 2
= 50 + 56.25
= 106.25mmof H g

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Question144
For a first order reaction, A → P, t1 ∕ 2 (half-life) is 10 days.
The time required for 14 conversion of A( in days ) is:
(ln 2 = 0.693, ln 3 = 1.1).
[Online April 15,2018(II)]
Options:

A. 3.2

B. 2.5

C. 4.1

D. 5

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The half life t1 ∕ 2 = 10 days
The decay constant
0.693 = 0.693 = −1
k= 0.0693d ays
t1 ∕ 2 10d ays
The time required for one fourth conversion
 2.303 log a
t= 10
k a−x
= 2.303 log10 1 = 4.1 days
0.0693 day −1 1 − (1 ∕ 4)

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Question145
Two reactions R1 and R2 have identical pre-exponential factors.
−1
Activation energy of R1 exceeds that of R2 by 10kJ mol . If k1 and
k2 are rate constants for reactions R1 and R2 respectively at 300K ,
then ln(k2 ∕ k1) is equal to:
(R = 8.314J mol −1K −1)
[2017]
Options:

A. 8

B. 12

C. 6

D. 4

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
From Arrhenius equation,
−E a
k = A ⋅ e RT
−E a ∕ RT
so, k1 = A ⋅ e 1
. . . . (i)
−E a ∕ RT
k2 = A ⋅ e 2 . . . . (ii)
On dividing equation (ii) by (i)
k
⇒ 2=e
( E a1 − E a2 )
k1 RT
Ea −Ea
ln( )k2
k1
= 1

RT
2
= 10, 000 = 4
8.314 × 300

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Question146
The rate of a reaction A doubles on increasing the temperature from
300 to 310K . By how much, the temperature of reaction B should be
increased from 300K so that rate doubles if activation energy of the
reaction B is twice to that of reaction A.
[Online April 8, 2017]
Options:

A. 9.84K

B. 4.92K

C. 2.45K

D. 19.67K

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
k
log 2 =
Ea
k1 2.303R
T2−T1
[
T 1T 2 ]
For reaction A -
k
Given, 2 = 2, T 1 = 300K , T 2 = 310K
k1
Ea
log 2 = [
1 − 1
2.303R 300 310 ]
. . . (i)
For reaction B -
k
Given, 2 = 2, E a = 2E a, T 1 = 300K , T 2 = ?
k1
Ea
log 2 = [
1 − 1 . . . (ii)
2.303R 300 T 2 ]
From equation (i) and (ii),
2E a Ea
[ 1
−
2.303R 300 T 2
1
= ]
2.303R 300 310
1
[−
1
]
⇒2 [ 3001 − T1 ] = 310
2
− 300
300 × 310
⇒T 2 = 304.92K
T 1 = 300K , T 2 = 304.92K
∆T = T 2 − T 1 = 4.92K

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Question147
The rate of a reaction quadruples when the temperature changes
from 300 to 310K . The activation energy of this reaction is :
(Assume activation energy and pre-exponential factor are
independent of temperature; ln 2 = 0.693; R = 8.314J mol −1K −1 )
[Online April 9, 2017]
Options:

A. 107.2kJ mol −1

B. 53.6kJ mol −1

C. 26.8kJ mol −1

D. 214.4kJ mol −1

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
k E
k2 R T1(
ln 1 = a 1 , − 1
T2 )
Ea
ln 4 = (
310 − 300
8.314 310 × 300 )
Ea
2 ln 2 = (
310 − 300
8.314 310 × 300 )
Ea= 0.693 × 2 × 8.314 × 300 × 310 =
107.2kJ ∕ mol
10

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Question148
The reaction of ozone with oxygen atoms in the presence of chlorine
atoms can occur by a two step process shown below:
O3(g) + Cl *(g) → O2(g) + Cl O*(g) . . . (i)
[K i = 5.2 × 109Lmol −1s−1]
Cl O*(g) + O*(g) → O2(g) + Cl *(g) . . . (ii)
[K ai = 2.6 × 1010Lmol −1s−1]
The closest rate constant for the overall reaction
O3(g) + O*(g) → 2O2(g) is:
[Online April 9, 2016]
Options:

A. 1.4 × 1020Lmol −1s−1

B. 3.1 × 1010Lmol −1S−1

C. 5.2 × 109Lmol −1s−1

10 1 1
D. 2.6 × 10 Lmol − s−

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
On adding eq. (i) and eq. (ii) we get O3(g) + O(g) ⟶ 2O2(g)
Hence overall rate constant = ki × kii
= 5.2 × 109 × 2.6 × 1010 ≈ 1.4 × 1020mol −1Ls−1
O3(g) + Cl *(g) ⟶ O2(g) + Cl O*(g), ki
Cl O*(g) + O*(g) ⟶ O2(g) + Cl *(g), kii O3(g) + O*(g) ⟶ 2O2(g), kRate = ki × ki

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Question149
The rate law for the reaction below is given by the expression
k[A][B]
A + B → Product
If the concentration of B is increased from 0.1 to 0.3mol e, keeping
the value of A at 0.1mol e, the rate constant will be:
[Online April 10, 2016]
Options:

A. 3k

B. 9k
C. k ∕ 3

D. k

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
Rate constant is independent of concentration.

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Question150
Decomposition of H 2O2 follows a first order reaction. ln fifty
minutes the concentration of H 2O2 decreases from 0.5 to 0.125M in
one such decomposition. When the concentration of H 2O2 reaches
0.05M , the rate of formation of O2 will be:
[2016]

Options:

A. 2.66Lmin−1 at ST P
2 1
B. 1.34 × 10− mol min−

C. 6.96 × 10−2mol min−1

D. 6.93 × 10−4mol min−1

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
H 2O2(aq) → H 2O(aq) + 1 O2(g)
2
For a first order reaction
2.303 a
k= log
t (a − x)
Given a = 0.5, (a − x) = 0.125, t = 50min
∴k = 2.303 log 0.5
50 0.125
r = k[H 2O2] = 2.78 × 10−2min−1
d [H 2O2] d [H 2O] 2d [O2]
Now − = =
dt dt dt
2d [O2] d [H 2O2]
∴ =−
dt dt
d [O2] 1 d [H 2O2]
∴ =− ×
dt 2 dt
−3
1.386 × 10
= = 6.93 × 10−4mol min−1
2

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Question151
A + 2B → C, the rate equation for this reaction is given as Rate
= k[A][B].
If the concentration of A is kept the same but that of B is doubled
what will happen to the rate itself?
[Online April 11,2015]
Options:

A. halved

B. the same

C. doubled

D. quadrupled

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Rate = k[A][B] = R
R′ = k[A][2B]
R = k[A][B] = k[A][B]
R′ k[A][2B] 2k[A][B]
⇒2R = R′ i.e., rate become doubles.

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Question152
Higher order (>3) reactions are rare due to :
[2015]
Options:

A. shifting of equilibrium towards reactants due to elastic collisions

B. loss of active species on collision

C. low probability of simultaneous collision of all the reacting species

D. increase in entropy and activation energy as more molecules are involved

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Reactions of higher order (>3) are very rare due to very less chances of many molecules to
undergo effective collisions.

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Question153
The reaction 2N 2O5(g) → 4N O2(g) + O2(g) follows first order
kinetics. The pressure of a vessel containing only N 2O5 was found to
increase from 50mm H g to 87.5mmH g in 30min. The
pressureexerted by the gases after 60min. will be (assume
temperature remains constant):
[Online April 10,2015]
Options:

A. 106.25mmH g

B. 150mmH g

C. 125mmH g

D. 116.25mmH g

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
2N 2O5(g) → 4N O2(g) + O2(g)
t=0 50 0 0
t = 30 50 − 2x 4x x
⇒87.5 = 50 + 3x
⇒3x = 37.5 ⇒x = 12.5
⇒PN O after 30 mins = 50 − 25 = 25
2 5

⇒t 1 = 30min
2
50 =
Hence after 60 min, (two half lives),PN remaining =
O5
12.5torr
2 4
⇒ Hence decrease in PN O5
= 50 − 12.5 = 37.5 torr
2

⇒PN O = 2 × 37.5 = 75 torr

2

PO = 37.5 = 18.75 torr

2 2
⇒Ptotal = 12.5 + 75 + 18.75
= 106.25 torr

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Question154
For the equilibrium, A(g) ⇌ B(g), ∆H is −40kJ ∕ mol . If the ratio of
the activation energies of the forward (E f ) and reverse (E b)
reactions is 23 then :
[Online April 11, 2015]
Options:

A. E f = 80kJ ∕ mol ; E b = 120kJ ∕ mol

B. E f = 60kJ ∕ mol ; E b = 100kJ ∕ mol

C. E f = 30kJ ∕ mol ; E b = 70kJ ∕ mol

D. E f = 70kJ ∕ mol ; E b = 30kJ ∕ mol

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
A(g) ⇌ B(g) ∆ H = −40kJ
If activation energy of the reaction = x
 Ef 2 2x and 3x
since, = , therefore, E f = Eb=
Eb 3 5 5
E b − E f = +40
= 3x − 2x = 40; x = 40; x = 200
5 5 5
Therefore
3x 3 × 200 −1
Eb= = = 120kJ mol
5 5
2x 2 × 200 −1
Ef = = = 80kJ mol
5 5

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Question155
For the non − stoichiometric reaction 2A + B → C + D, the following
kinetic data were obtained in three separate experiments, all at
298K .

The rate law for the formation of C is:

[2014]
Options:

A. d c = k[A][B]
dt

B. d c = k[A]2[B]
dt

C. d c = k[A][B]2
dt

D. d c = k[A]
dt

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
 d [C] = x y
Let rate of reaction = k[A] [B]
t
Now from the given data
1.2 × 10−3 = k[0.1]x[0.1]y . . . (i)
1.2 × 10−3 = k[0.1]x[0.2]y . . . (ii)
2.4 × 10−3 = k[0.2]x[0.1]y . . . (iii)
Dividing equation (i) by (ii)
1.2 × 10−3 k[0.1]x[0.1]y
⇒ =
1.2 × 10−3 k[0.1]x[0.2]y
We find, y = 0
Now dividing equation (i) by (iii)
1.2 × 10−3 k[0.1]x[0.1]y
⇒ =
2.4 × 10−3 k[0.2]x[0.1]y
We find, x = 1
d [C] = 1 0
Hence, k[A] [B]
dt

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Question156
In the reaction of formation of sulphur trioxide by contact process
2SO2 + O2 ⇌ 2SO3 the rate of reaction was measured as
d [O2]
dt = −2.5 × 10−4mol L−1s−1 . The rate of reaction is terms of [SO2]in
mol L−1s−1 will be:
[Online April 11, 2014]
Options:

A. −1.25 × 10−4

B. −2.50 × 10−4

C. −3.75 × 10−4

D. −5.00 × 10−4

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
From rate law
d [SO2] d [O2] 1 d [SO3]
−1 =− =
2 dt dt 2 dt
 d [SO2] d [O2]
∴− = −2×
dt dt
−4
= −2 × 2.5 × 10
= −5 × 10−4mol L−1s−1

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Question157
For the reaction, 2N 2O5 → 4N O2 + O2, the rate equation can be
d [N 2O5] d [N O2]
expressed in two ways − dt = k[N 2O5] and + dt = k′[N 2O5]
k and k′ are related as:
[Online April 11, 2014]
Options:

A. k = k′

B. 2k = k′

C. k = 2k′

D. k = 4k′

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
Rate of disappearance of reactant = Rate of appearance of products
d [N 2O5] 1 d [N O2]
−1 =
2 dt 4 dt
1 k[N O ] = 1 k′[N O ]
2 2 5 4 2 5
′
k= k
2 4
′
∴k = 2k

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Question158
For the reaction, 3A + 2B → C + D the differential rate law can be
written as:
[Online April 19, 2014]
Options:

A. 1 d [A] = d [C] = k[A]n[B]m

3 dt dt

B. − d [A] = d [C] = k[A]n[B]m

dt dt

C. + 1 d [A] = − d [C] = k[A]n[B]m

3 dt dt

D. − 1 d [A] = d [C] = k[A]n[B]m

3 dt dt

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
For the reaction
3A + 2B ⟶ C + D
Rate of disappearance of A = Rate of appearance of C reaction
= − 1 d [A] = d [C] = k[A]n[B]m
3 dt dt

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Question159
The half-life period of a first order reaction is 15 minutes. The
amount of substance left after one hour will be:
[Online April 9, 2014]
Options:

A. 1 of the original amount

4

B. 1 of the original amount

8

C. 1 of the original amount

16

D. 1 of the original amount

32

Answer: C
Solution:
Solution:
Given t1 ∕ 2 = 15 minutes
Total time (T ) = 1hr = 60min
From T = n × t1 ∕ 2
60 =
n= 4
15

( ) ( )
n 4
Now from the formula N = 1 = 1 = 1
N0 2 2 16
Where N 0 = initial amout
N = amount left after time t
1
Hence the amount of substance left after 1 hour will be
16

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Question160
The rate coefficient (k) for a particular reactions is 1.3 × 10−4M −1s−1
at 100∘ C, and 1.3 × 10−3M −1s−1 at 150∘ C. What is the energy of
activation (E 0)(inkJ ) for this reaction? ( R = molargas constant
= 8.314J K −1mol −1 )
[Online April 12, 2014]
Options:

A. 16

B. 60

C. 99

D. 132

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
k2 Ea
According to Arrhenius equation log =
k1 2.303R ( T1 − T1 )
1 2
−3 Ea
log
1.3 × 10
1.3 × 10−4
=
2.303 × 8.314 [ 3731 − 4231 ]
 Ea
1=
2.303 × 8.314 [ 3731 − 4231 ]
E a = 60kJ ∕ mol

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Question161
The instantaneous rate of disappearance of M nO4− ion in the
following reaction is 4.56 × 10−3M s−1
2M nO4− + 10I − + 16H + → 2M n2+ + 5I 2 + 8H 2O
The rate of appearance I 2 is:
[Online April 9, 2013]
Options:

A. 4.56 × 10−4M s−1

B. 1.14 × 10−2M s−1

C. 1.14 × 10−3M s−1

D. 5.7 × 10−3M s−1

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
d [M nO4−]
Given − = 4.56 × 10−3M s−1
dt
From the reaction given,
1 d [M nO4−] 4.56 × 10− 3
− = M s−1
2 dt 2
−
1 d [M nO4 ] 1 d I 2
− =
2 dt 5 dt
−
d [M nO4 ] d I 2
∴− 5 =
2 dt dt
On substituting the given value
d I 2 4.56 × 10−3 × 5
∴ = = 1.14 × 10−2M ∕ s
dt 2

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Question162
The rate constant of a zero order reaction is 2.0 × 10−2mol L−1s−1. If
the concentration of the reactant after 25 seconds is 0.5M . What is
the initial concentration?
[Online April 23, 2013]
Options:

A. 0.5M

B. 1.25M

C. 12.5M

D. 1.0M

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
For a zero order reaction Rate constant
=k= a−x
t
−2 a − 0.5
2 × 10 =
25
a − 0.5 = 0.5
a = 1.0M

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Question163
A radioactive isotope having a half - life period of 3 days was
received after 12 days. If 3g of the isotope is left in the container,
what would be the initial mass of the isotope?
[Online April 25, 2013]
Options:

A. 12g

B. 36g
C. 48g

D. 24g

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Given t1 ∕ 2 = 3
Total time T = 12
12
No. of half lives (n) = =4
3

( 12 ) = NN
n

∴( 1) = 3
4

2 N
3 = 1
N 16
N = 48g

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Question164
The rate of a reaction doubles when its temperature changes from
300K to 310K . Activation energy of the reaction will be :
( R = 8.314J K − 1mol − 1 and log 2 = 0.301 )
[2013]
Options:

A. 53.6kJ mol −1

B. 48.6kJ mol −1

C. 58.5kJ mol −1

D. 60.5kJ mol −1

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Activation energy can be calculated from the equation
log k2 Ea
= (
1 − 1
log k1 2.303R T 1 T 2 )
k
Given 2 = 2; T 2 = 310K ; T 1 = 300K
k1
Ea
∴ log 2 = (
1 − 1
2.303 × 8.314 300 310 )
E a = 53598.6J ∕ mol = 53.6kJ ∕ mol

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Question165
The reaction X → Y is an exothermic reaction. Activation energy of
the reaction for X into Y is 150 kJ mol −1. Enthalpy of reaction is
135kJ mol −1. The activation energy for the reverse reaction, Y → X
will be:
[Online April 22, 2013]
Options:

A. 280kJ mol −1

B. 285kJ mol −1

C. 270kJ mol −1

D. 15kJ mol −1

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
X ⟶ Y ; ∆H = −135kJ ∕ mol ,
E a = 150kJ ∕ mol
For an exothermic reaction
E a(F . R.) = ∆H + E a(B . R)′
150 = −135 + E a(B . R .)′
E a(B . R)′ = 285kJ ∕ mol

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Question166
For a first order reaction (A)→ products, the concentration of A
changes from 0.1M to 0.025M in 40 minutes. The rate of reaction
when the concentration of A is 0.01M is :
[2012]
Options:

A. 1.73 × 10−5M ∕ min

B. 3.47 × 10−4M ∕ min

C. 3.47 × 10−5M ∕ min

D. 1.73 × 10−4M ∕ min

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
For a first order reaction
k = 2.303 log a = 2.303 log 0.1
t a−x 40 0.025
= 2.303 log 4 = 2.303 × 0.6020
40 40
−2
= 3.47 × 10
−2
R = k(A)1 = 3.47 × 10 × 0.01
= 3.47 × 10−4

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Question167
In a chemical reaction A is converted into B. The rates of reaction,
starting with initial concentrations of A as 2 × 10−3M and
1 × 10−3M , are equal to 2.40 × 10−4M s−1 and 0.60 × 10−4M s−1
respectively. The orderof reaction with respect to reactant A will be
[Online May 12,2012]
Options:

A. 0

B. 1.5
C. 1

D. 2

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
A⟶B
Initial concentration
2 × 10−3M
1 × 10−3M
Rate of reaction
4 1
2.40 × 10− M s−
0.60 × 10−4M s−1
rate of reaction
r = k[A]x
where x = order of reaction
hence
2.40 × 10−4 = k[2 × 10−3x]...... . (i)
0.60 × 10−4 = k[1 × 10−3]x ..........(ii)
On dividing eqn.(i) from eqn. (ii) we get
4 = (2)x
∴x = 2
i.e. order of reaction = 2

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Question168
For a reaction A→ Products, a plot of log t1 ∕ 2 versus log a0 is shown
in the figure. If the initial concentration of A is represented by a0,
the order of the reaction is
[Online May 19, 2012]
Options:

A. one

B. zero

C. two

D. three

Answer: B
Solution:
Solution:
Plot given is for zero order reaction.

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Question169
The activation energy for a reaction which doubles the rate when the
temperature is raised from 298K to 308K is
[Online May 26, 2012]
Options:

A. 59.2kJ mol −1

B. 39.2kJ mol
1
C. 52.9kJ mol −

D. 29.5kJ mol −1

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
Activation energy can be calculated from the equation
log k2 Ea
= (
1 − 1
log k1 2.303R T 1 T 2 )
log k2
Given, = 2 T 2 = 308; T 1 = 298
log k1
Ea
∴log 2 = (
1 − 1
2.303 × 8.314 298 308 )
E a = 52.9kJ mol −1

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Question170
Reaction rate between two substance A and B is expressed as
following:
rate = k[A]n[B]m
If the concentration of A is doubled and concentration of B is made
half of initial concentration, the ratio of the new rate to the
earlierrate will be:
[Online May 7, 2012, Offline 2003]
Options:

A. m + n

B. n − m
1
C. (m + n)
2

D. 2(n − m)

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Rate 1=k[A]n[B]m

[ 12 B ]
m
Rate 2=k[ 2A ]n

k[2A] [ 1 B ]
m
n
Rate
( )
m
∴ 2 = 2 = (2)n 1
Rate 1 k[A]n[B]m 2
= 2n ⋅ (2)−m = 2n − m

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Question171
A reactant (A) from two products :
k1

A→B, Activation energy E a1

k2

A⟶C, Activation energy E a2

If E a2 = 2E a1, then k1 and k2 are related as :
[2011RS]
Options:

E a1 ∕ RT
A. k2 = k1e
 E a2 ∕ RT
B. k2 = k1e

E a1 ∕ RT
C. k1 = Ak2e

E a2 ∕ RT
D. k1 = 2k2e

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
−E a1 ∕ RT
k1 = A1e
−E a ∕ RT
k2 = A2e 2 .....(ii)
On dividing eqn. (i) by eqn. .....(ii)
k1 A 1
E − E a ) ∕ RT ......(iii)
k2 A 2 ( a 2
=
1

Given E a2 = 2E a1
On substituting this value in eqn. (iii)
E a ∕ RT
k1 = k2A × e 1

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Question172
Consider the reaction:
Cl 2(aq) + H 2S(aq) → S(s) + 2H +(aq) + 2Cl −(aq)
The rate equation for this reaction is rate = k[Cl 2][H 2S]
Which of these mechanisms is/are consistent with this rate equation?
A. Cl 2 + H 2S → H + + Cl − + Cl + + H S− (slow)
Cl + + H S− → H + + Cl − + S (fast)
B H 2S ⇌ H + + H S− (fast equilibrium)
Cl 2 + H S− → 2Cl − + H + + S(Slow )
[2010]
Options:

A. B only

B. Both A and B
C. Neither A nor B

D. A only

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Since the slow step is the rate determining step, hence if we consider mechanism A. We find
Rate = k[Cl 2][H 2S]
Now, if we consider mechanism B. We find
Rate = k[Cl 2][H S−] . . . (i)
From step 1 (fast equilibrium) of mechanism B.
+ −
k = [H ][H S ]
H 2S
k[H 2S]
or [H S−] =
H+
Substituting this value in equation (i) we find
[H 2S] [Cl 2][H 2S]
Rate = k[Cl 2]k +
= k′ +
H [H ]
Hence, onlymechanism A is consistent with the given rate equation.

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Question173
The time for half life period of a certain reaction A⟶ Products is 1
hour. When the initial concentration of the reactant ' A ' is
2.0mol L−1, how much time does it take for its concentration to come
from 0.50 to 0.25mol L−1if it is a zero order reaction?
[2010]
Options:

A. 4h

B. 0.5h

C. 0.25h

D. 1h

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:
For the reaction
A→ Product
Given t1 ∕ 2 = 1 hour
For a zero order reaction
[A0]
t completion = = Initial conc.
k Rate constant
[A0]
∴t1 ∕ 2 =
2k
[A0]
or k = = 2 = 1mol lit −1hr−1
2t1 ∕ 2 2 × 1
Further for a zero order reaction
dx change in concentration
k= =
dt time
0.50 − 0.25
1=
time
∴ time = 0.25hr.

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Question174
The half life period of a first order chemical reaction is 6.93 minutes.
The time required for the completion of 99% of the chemical
reaction will be (log 2 = 0.301)
[2009]
Options:

A. 23.03 minutes

B. 46.06 minutes

C. 460.6 minutes

D. 230.03 minutes

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
For first order reaction,
2.303 log 100
k=
t 100 − 99
 0.693 = 2.303 log 100
6.93 t 1
0.693 = 2.303 × 2
6.93
6.93 t
t = 46.06min

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Question175
For a reaction 12 A → 2B, rate of disappearance of cA ' is related to
the rate of appearance of ' B ' by the expression
[2008]
Options:

A. − d [A] = 1 d [B]
dt 2 dt

B. − d [A] = 1 d [B]
dt 4 dt

C. − d [A] = d [B]
dt dt

D. − d [A] = 4 d [B]
dt dt

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The rate of reaction for the reaction
1A ⟶
2B
2
can be written either as
−2 d [A] with respect to ' A ' or 1 d [B] with respect to 'B'
dt 2 dt
From the above, we have
d 1 d
−2 [A] = [B]
dt 2 dt
d 1 d [B]
or − [A] =
dt 4 dt

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Question176
Consider the reaction, 2A + B→ products. When concentration of B
alone was doubled, the half-life did not change. When the
concentration of A alone was doubled, the rate increased by two
times. The unit of rate constant for this reaction is
[2007]
Options:

A. s−1

B. Lmol −1s−1

C. no unit

D. mol L−1S−1.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
0.693
For a first order reaction, t1 ∕ 2 = i.e. for a first order reaction t1 ∕ 2 does not depend up on the
K
concentration. From the given data, we can say that order of reaction with respect to B = 1 because
change in concentrationof B does not change half life. Order of reaction with respect to A = 1
because rate of reaction doubles when concentration of B is doubled keeping concentration of A
constant.
∴ Order of reaction = 1 + 1 = 2 and units of second order reactionare Lmol −1sec−1.

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Question177
A radioactive element gets spilled over the floor of a room. Its half-
life period is 30 days. If the initial velocity is ten times the
permissible value, after how many days will it be safe to enter the
room?
[2007]
Options:

A. 100 days

B. 1000 days
C. 300 days

D. 10 days.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Suppose activity of safe working = A
Given A0 = 10A
λ = 0.693 = 0.693
t1 ∕ 2 30
A
t1 ∕ 2 = 2.303 log 0 = 2.303 log 10A
λ A 0.693 ∕ 30 A
2.303 × 30
= × log 10 = 100 days.
0.693

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Question178
The energies of activation for forward and reverse reactions for
A2 + B2 ⇌ 2AB are 180kJ mol −1 and 200kJ mol −1 respectively. The
presence of a catalyst lowers the activation energy of both (forward
and reverse) reactions by 100kJ mol −1. The enthalpy change of the
reaction (A2 + B2 → 2AB) in the presence of a catalyst will be (in kJ
mol − 1 )
[2007]
Options:

A. 20

B. 300

C. 120

D. 280

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
∆H R = E f − E b = 180 − 200 = −20kJ ∕ mol
The nearest correct answer given in choices may be obtained by neglecting sign.

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Question179
The following mechanism has been proposed for the reaction of NO
with Br2 to form N OBr :
N O(g) + Br2(g) ⇌ N OBr2(g)
N OBr2(g) + N O(g) ⟶ 2N OBr(g)
If the second step is the rate determining step, the order of the
reaction with respect to N O(g) is
[2006]
Options:

A. 3

B. 2

C. 1

D. 0

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
(i) N O(g) + Br2(g) ⇌ N OBr2(g)
(ii) N OBr2(g) + N O(g) ⟶ 2N OBr(g)
Rate law equation = k[N OBr2][N O]
But N OBr2 is intermediate and must not appear in the rate law equation.
From Ist step,
[N OBr2]
Kc=
[N O][Br2]
∴[N OBr2] = K c[N O][Br2]
2
∴ Rate law equation = k ⋅ K c[N O] [Br2]
Hence order of reaction w.r.t. NO is 2 .

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Question180
A reaction was found to be second order with respect to the
concentration of carbon monoxide. If the concentration of carbon
monoxide is doubled, with everything else kept the same, the rate of
reaction will
[2006]

Options:

A. increase by a factor of 4

B. double

C. remain unchanged

D. triple

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
Since the reaction is 2nd order w.r.t CO. Thus, rate law is given as.
r = k[CO]2
Let initial concentration of CO is a
i.e. [CO] = a
∴ r1 = k(a)2 = ka2
When concentration becomes doubled, i.e. [CO] = 2a
∴ r2 = k(2a)2 = 4ka2 ∴ r2 = 4r1
So, the rate of reaction becomes 4 times.

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Question181
Rate of a reaction can be expressed by Arrhenius equation as:
k = Ae−E a ∕ RT
In this equation, E a represents
[2006]
Options:
A. the total energy of the reacting molecules at a temperature, I

B. the fraction of molecules with energy greater than the activation energy of the
reaction

C. the energy above which all the colliding molecules will react

D. the energy below whichall the colliding molecules will react

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
In Arrhenius equation, k = Ae−E aRT , E a is the energy of activation, which is required by the colliding
molecules to react resulting in the formation of products.

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Question182
A reaction involving two different reactants can never be
[2005]
Options:

A. bimolecular reaction

B. second order reaction

C. first order reaction

D. unimolecular reaction

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
The molecularity of a reaction is the number of reactant molecules taking part in a single step of the
reaction. Note: The reaction involving two different reactants can never be unimolecular.

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Question183
 t1
4 can be taken as the time taken for the concentration of a reactant
to drop to 34 of its initial value. If the rate constant for a first order
t1
reaction is k, the 4 can be written as
[2005]
Options:

A. 0.75 ∕ k

B. 0.69 ∕ k

C. 0.29 ∕ k

D. 0.10 ∕ k

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
t1 ∕ 4 = 2.303 log 1 = 2.303 log 4
K 3∕4 K 3
= 2.303 (log 4 − log 3)
K
= 2.303 (2 log 2 − log 3)
K
= 2.303 (2 × 0.301 − 0.4771) = 0.29
K K

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Question184
A schematic plot of ln K eg versus inverse of temperature for a
reaction is shown below
The reaction must be
[2005]
Options:

A. highly spontaneous at ordinary temperature

B. one with negligible enthalpy change

C. endothermic

D. exothermic

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The graph shows that reaction is exothermic.
log k = − ∆ H + 1
RT
For exothermic reaction ∆H < 0
∴log k V s 1 would be negative straight line with positive slope.
T

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Question185
Consider an endothermic reaction X → Y with the activation
energies E b and E f for the backward and forward reactions,
respectively. In general
[2005]
Options:

A. there is no definite relation between E b and E f

B. E b = E f

C. E b > E f

D. E b < E f

Answer: D
Solution:
Solution:
Enthalpy of reaction (∆H ) = E f − E b
For an endothermic reaction, ∆H = + ve hence for ∆H to be negative
Eb<Ef

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Question186
The rate equation for the reaction 2A + B → C is found to be: rate
= k[A][B]. The correct statement in relation to this reaction is that
the
[2004]
Options:

A. rate of formation of C is twice the rate of disappearance of A

B. t1 ∕ 2 is a constant

C. unit of k must be s−1

D. value of k is independent of the initial concentrations of A and B

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The velocity constant depends on temperature only. It is independent of concentration of reactants.

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Question187
In a first order reaction, the concentration of the reactant, decreases
from 0.8M to 0.4M in 15 minutes. The time taken for the
concentration to change from 0.1M to 0.025 M is
[2004]
Options:
A. 7.5 minutes

B. 15 minutes

C. 30 minutes

D. 60 minutes

Answer: C

Solution:
Solution:
As the concentration of reactant decreases from 0.8 to 0.4 in 15 minutes hence the t1 ∕ 2 is 15
minutes. To fall the concentration from 0.1 to 0.025 we need two halflives i.e., 30 minutes.

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Question188
The half-life of a radioisotope is four hours. If the initial mass of the
isotope was 200g, the mass remaining after 24 hours undecayed is
[2004]
Options:

A. 3.125g

B. 2.084g

C. 1.042g

D. 4.167g

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:

( 12 )
n
Nt=N0 where n is number of half life periods.
Total time = 24 =
n= 6
half life 4

( )
6
∴N t = 200 1 = 3.125g
2

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Question189
For the reaction system:
2N O(g) + O2(g) → 2N O2(g)
volume is suddenly reduced to half its value by increasing the
pressure on it. If the reaction is of first order with respect to O2 and
second order with respect to N O, the rate of reaction will
[2003]
Options:

A. diminish to one-eighth of its initial value

B. increase to eight times of its initial value

C. increase to four times of its initial value

D. diminish to one-fourth of its initial value

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
r = k[O2][N O]2. When the volume is reduced to 1 ∕ 2, the conc. will double
∴ New rate = k[2O2][2N O]2 = 8k[O2][N O]2
The new rate increases to eight times of its initial.

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Question190
The half-life of a radioactive isotope is three hours. If the initial
mass of the isotope were 256g, the mass of it remaining undecayed
after 18 hours would be
[2003]
Options:

A. 8.0g

B. 12.0g
C. 16.0g

D. 4.0g

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
t1 ∕ 2 = 3h, T = 18h
∵T = n × t1 ∕ 2
∴n = 18 = 6
3
Initial mass (C0) = 256g
C
∴Cn = n0 = 2566 = 256 = 4g
2 (2) 64

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Question191
−E ∕ RT
In respect of the equation k = Ae a in chemical kinetics, which
one of the following statements is correct?
[2003]
Options:

A. A is adsorption factor

B. E a is energy of activation

C. R is Rydberg's constant

D. k is equilibrium constant

Answer: B

Solution:
Solution:
−E ∕ RT
In equation k = Ae a ;
A = Frequency factor
k = velocity constant, R = gas constant and E a = energy of activation

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Question192
The differential rate law for the reaction

H 2 + I 2 → 2H I is
[2002]
Options:

d [H 2] d [I ]
A. − dt
= − d t2 = − d [H I ]
dt

d [H 2] d [I 2]
B. dt
= dt
= 12 d [H
dt
l]

d [H ] d [I ]
C. 12 d t 2 = 12 d t2 = − d [H
dt
I]

d [H ] d [I ]
D. −2 d t 2 = −2 d t2 = d [H I ]
dt

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
1 d [H I ]
Rate of appearance of H I =
2 dt
−d [H 2]
Rate of disappearance of H 2 =
dt
−d [I 2]
Rate of disappearance of I 2 =
dt
d [H 2] d [I 2] 1 d [H I ]
hence − =− =
dt dt 2 dt
d [H 2] d [I 2] d [H I ]
or −2 = −2 =
dt dt dt

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Question193
The integrated rate equation is
Rt = log C0 − log Ci
The straight line graph is obtained by plotting
[2002]
Options:

A. time vs log C,
1
B. vs Ct
time

C. time vs Ct

1
D. vs 1
time Ct

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
Rt = log C0 − log Ct
It is clear from the equation that if we plot a graph between log Ct and time, a straight line with a
k
slope equal to − and intercept equal to log[C0] will be obtained.
2.303

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Question194
Units of rate constant of first and zero order reactions in terms of
molarity M unit are respectively
[2002]
Options:

A. sec−1, M sec−1

B. sec−1, M

C. M sec−1, sec−1

D. M , sec−1.

Answer: A

Solution:
Solution:
For a zero order reaction.
rate = k[A]∘ i.e. rate = k
hence unit of k = M ⋅ sec−1
For a first order reaction. rate = k[A]
∴ k = M ⋅ sec−1 ∕ M = sec−1

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Question195
For the reaction A + 2B → C, rate is given by R = [A][B]2 then the
order of the reaction is
[2002]
Options:

A. 3

B. 6

C. 5

D. 7

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Note : Order is the sum of the power of the concentration terms in rate law expression. Hence the
order of reaction is = 1 + 2 = 3

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Question196
If half-life of a substance is 5 yrs, then the total amount of substance
left after 15 years, when initial amount is 64 grams is
[2002]
Options:

A. 16 grams

B. 2 grams
C. 32 grams

D. 8 grams

Answer: D

Solution:
Solution:
t1 ∕ 2 = 5 years, T = 15 years.
15 =
Hence total number of half life periods = 3
5
64 =
∴ Amount left = 8g
(2)3

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