As reaction starts instantaneous rate is :
Correct answer: A. Higher than average rate
- A. Higher than average rate
- B. Lower than average rate
- C. Equal to the average rate
- D. None of these
Explanation
At the start of a chemical reaction, the concentration of reactants is highest, which increases the frequency of collisions between reactant molecules. According to collision theory, this increased collision frequency results in a higher instantaneous rate of reaction compared to the average rate, which is calculated over the entire course of the reaction. Option A is correct because it accurately reflects this initial high rate due to the abundance of reactants. Options B and C are incorrect because they fail to acknowledge the increased collision frequency at the start. Option D is incorrect as it dismisses the accurate statement provided in Option A.
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