The rate equation for the reaction represented by as shown in the bellow figure, is given by - rx = K1 . Cx/(1 + K2 Cx). At high value of Cx (i.e.., K2Cx > > 1), the order of the reaction and the rate constant are respectively___________________?

Correct answer: A. Zero order & K1/K2

  • A. Zero order & K1/K2
  • B. Zero order & K1
  • C. First order & K1
  • D. First order & K1/K2

Explanation

When K2Cx is much greater than one, the denominator is approximately K2Cx, so -rx becomes (K1/K2), independent of concentration. The reaction is therefore zero order with rate constant K1/K2.

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