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Consider the following reactionsI. N2O5----->2NO2 + 1/2 O2II. SO2CI2 →SO2 + Cl2III. H2 + 12 →2HIThe correct statement about these reactions is

Correct answer: D. I and II are first order reactions

  • A. I is a second order reactioN
  • B. II and III are first order reactions
  • C. III is a first order reaction.
  • D. I and II are first order reactions

Explanation

Let's analyze each reaction:LN₂O₃→ 2NO2 + 0.502This reaction involves the decomposition of dinitrogen pentoxide (N₂O₃) into nitrogen dioxide ( NO₂) and oxygen (O2). The reaction rate depends on the concentration of N2O5, so it is a first order reaction.II. SO₂CI2 SO2 + Cl2This reaction involves the decomposition of sulfur dioxide dichloride (SO₂Cl₂) into sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and chlorine (Cl₂). The rate of this reaction also depends on the concentration of SO₂Cl2, making it a first order reaction.III. H2+I22HIThis reaction involves the combination of hydrogen gas (H₂) and iodine gas (12) to form hydrogen iodide (HI). The rate of this reaction depends on the concentrations of both H₂ and I2, making it a second order reaction.Correct (I and II are both first order reactions).Therefore, the correct statement is:d. I and II are first order reactions

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