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Decomposition of N2O5 is an example of:

Correct answer: A. First order

  • A. First order
  • B. Second order
  • C. Third order
  • D. Zero order

Explanation

The decomposition of N2O5 follows first-order kinetics. This means that the rate of the reaction is directly proportional to the concentration of N2O5. As N2O5 decomposes, the rate of the reaction decreases over time because the concentration of N2O5 is decreasing.

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