Asked in Premeth Test 23 — Chemical Kinetics and Chemical Equilibrium (25 March 2025) 2025Moderate

For the reaction, A(g) -> products:When the concentration of A(g) doubles, the rate of reaction increases four folds, which means it is:

Correct answer: D. Second order reaction

  • A. Negative order reaction
  • B. First order reaction
  • C. Zero order reaction
  • D. Second order reaction

Explanation

In second-order reactions, the rate of reaction is directly proportional to the square of the concentration of the concerned reactant. In this scenario, when we doubled the concentration of A, the rate increases four folds implying 'A' to be of the second order.

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