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What fraction of a reactant showing first order remains after 40 minute if t1/2{t_{1/2}} is 20 minute?
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Correct option: A
14\frac{1}{4}
Option A (14\frac{1}{4}) is correct because after two half-lives (40 minutes), the remaining reactant is one-fourth of the initial amount.
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The reaction obey I order with respect to H2{\mathrm{H}_2} and ICl\mathrm{ICl} both

H2(g)+2ICl(g)→2HCl(g)+I2(g){\mathrm{H}_2}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) + 2\mathrm{ICl}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) \to 2\mathrm{HCl}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) + {\mathrm{I}_2}\left( \mathrm{g} \right)

Which of the following mechanism is in consistent with the given fact?

MechanismA:H2(g)+2ICl→2HCl(g)+I2(g)A:{\mathrm{H}_2}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) + 2\mathrm{ICl} \to 2\mathrm{HCl}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) + {\mathrm{I}_2}\left( \mathrm{g} \right)

MechanismB:(i)H2(g)+ICl(g)→SlowHCl(g)+HI(g)B:\left( \mathrm{i} \right){\mathrm{H}_2}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) + \mathrm{ICl}\left( \mathrm{g} \right)\xrightarrow{{Slow}}\mathrm{HCl}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) + \mathrm{HI}\left( \mathrm{g} \right)

(ii)HI(g)+ICl(g)→HCl(g)+I2\left( {\mathrm{ii}} \right)\mathrm{HI}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) + \mathrm{ICl}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) \to \mathrm{HCl}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) + {\mathrm{I}_2}
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Correct option: D
BB only
Option C (AA only) is correct because mechanism A is consistent with the rate law, while mechanism B is not, as its slow step would lead to a different rate law.
63 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
The half life of a first order reaction is 69.3 sec69.3 \,{sec}. The value of the rate constant of the reaction is:
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Correct option: C
0.01 s−10.01 {~s}^{-1}
Option C (0.01 s−10.01 {~s}^{-1}) is correct because it is calculated by dividing 0.693 by the half-life of the first-order reaction.
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If ′a′'a' is the initial concentration of the reactant, the half-life period of the reaction of nth{n^{th}} order is proportional to
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Correct option: C
a1−n{a^{1 - n}}
Option C is correct because the half-life of an nth order reaction is inversely proportional to the initial concentration raised to the power of (n-1), hence proportional to a(1-n).
65 Medium
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The activation energy of exothermic reaction A→BA \to B is 80  kJ  mol−180\;kJ\;\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}. The heat of reaction is 200  kJ    mol−1200\;kJ\;\;\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}. The activation energy for the reaction B→AB \to A (in kJ    mol−1)kJ\;\;\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}) will be
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Correct option: D
280
Option D (280) is correct because the activation energy for the reverse reaction is the sum of the activation energy for the forward reaction and the heat of reaction: Ea(B→A)=Ea(A→B)+ΔHE_{a(B \to A)} = E_{a(A \to B)} + \Delta H.
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50%50 \% of a first order reaction completes in 20 minute. 100%100 \% of same reaction shall complete in:
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Correct option: D
Infinite time
Option C (If Assertion is True but the Reason is False) is correct because at high altitudes, the atmospheric pressure is lower, causing water to boil at a lower temperature, making cooking difficult.
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Understanding +4 | -1
Which of the following is not a first order reaction?
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Correct option: C
Decomposition of HI{HI} on gold surface
Option C (Decomposition of HI{HI} on gold surface) is correct because the decomposition of HI on a gold surface is a zero-order reaction, not a first-order reaction.
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The rate constant for the reaction CO2+OH−⟶HCO3−\mathrm{CO}_2+\mathrm{OH}^{-} \longrightarrow \mathrm{HCO}_3^{-} in aqueous solution is 4.0×103 L mol−1 s−14.0 \times 10^3 \mathrm{~L} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1} \mathrm{~s}^{-1} when [CO2]=10−6 mol L−1\left[\mathrm{CO}_2\right]=10^{-6} \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{~L}^{-1} and [OH−]=0.1 mol L−1\left[\mathrm{OH}^{-}\right]=0.1 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{~L}^{-1} Number of moles of HCO3−\mathrm{HCO}_3^{-}formed per second is x×10−4 mol L−1x \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{~L}^{-1}. What is the value of xx ?
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Correct option: A
4
Option A (4) is correct because the rate of formation of HCO3- is calculated using the given rate constant and concentrations.
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For the reaction,Cl2+2l−→I2+2Cl−C{l_2} + 2{l^ - } \to {I_2} + 2C{l^ - } the initial concentration of I−{I^ - } was 0.20  mol  L−10.20\;mol\;{L^{ - 1}} and the concentration after 20 min was 0.18  mol  L−10.18\;mol\;{L^{ - 1}}.Then the rate of formation of I2{I_2} in mol  L−1mol\;{L^{ - 1}} would be
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Correct option: B
5×10−45 \times {10^{ - 4}}
Option B (5×10−45 \times {10^{ - 4}}) is correct because it is calculated using the rate of reaction formula considering the stoichiometry of the reaction.
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The following mechanism has been proposed for the reaction of NO\mathrm{NO} with Br2\mathrm{B}{\mathrm{r}_2} to form NOBrNOBr
 NO(g)+Br2(g)⇋NOBr2(g)\mathrm{NO}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) + \mathrm{B}{\mathrm{r}_2}\left( \mathrm{g} \right)\leftrightharpoons\mathrm{NOB}{\mathrm{r}_2}\left( \mathrm{g} \right)
NOBr2(g)+NO(g)→2NOBr(g)\mathrm{NOB}{\mathrm{r}_2}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) + \mathrm{NO}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) \to 2\mathrm{NOBr}\left( \mathrm{g} \right)
If the second step is the rate determining step, the order of the reaction with respect to NO(g)\mathrm{NO}\left( \mathrm{g} \right) is
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Correct option: D
2
Option D (2) is correct because the rate law, derived from the rate-determining step and equilibrium, shows a second-order dependence on NO\mathrm{NO}.
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In Arrhenius plot intercept is equal to
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Correct option: B
ln⁡  A\ln \;A
Option B (ln⁡  A\ln \;A) is correct because in the Arrhenius equation, the intercept of the Arrhenius plot corresponds to the natural logarithm of the pre-exponential factor A.
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The rate constant of a reaction increases by 5% when its temperature is raised from 27∘C  to  28∘C27^\circ C\;\mathrm{to}\;28^\circ C. The activation energy of the reaction is
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Correct option: A
36.6  kJ/mol36.6\;\mathrm{kJ}/\mathrm{mol}
Option A (36.6  kJ/mol36.6\;\mathrm{kJ}/\mathrm{mol}) is correct because it is calculated using the Arrhenius equation relating rate constant and temperature.
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For reaction A→B,A \to B, the rate constant k1=A1e−Ea1/RT{k_1} = {A_1}{e^{ - E{a_1}/RT}} and for the reaction X→Y,X \to Y, the rate constantk2=A2e−Ea2/RT.{k_2} = {A_2}{e^{ - E{a_2}/RT}}. If A1=108,A2=1010{A_1} = {10^8},{A_2} = {10^{10}} and Ea1=600  cal/mol,  Ea2=1800  cal/mol,E{a_1} = 600\;\mathrm{cal}/\mathrm{mol},\;E{a_2} = 1800\;\mathrm{cal}/\mathrm{mol}, then the temperature at which k1=k2  is  (R=2  cal/k  mol){k_1} = {k_2}\;is\;\left( {R = 2\;\mathrm{cal}/\mathrm{k }\;\mathrm{mol}} \right)
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Correct option: B
3002.303K\frac{{300}}{{2.303}}\mathrm{K}
Option A (2003.506K\frac{{200}}{{3.506}}\mathrm{K}) is incorrect. Option B (3002.303K\frac{{300}}{{2.303}}\mathrm{K}) is correct because equating the rate constants and solving for T using the Arrhenius equation leads to this result.
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Assertion: On increasing temperature rate of reaction always increases.

Reason: For any reaction equilibrium always shifts in forward direction on increasing temperature.
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Correct option: C
If Assertion is True but the Reason is False
Option C (If Assertion is True but the Reason is False) is correct because while increasing temperature generally increases the rate of reaction, it doesn't always shift the equilibrium in the forward direction.
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Assertion (A):Activation energy always increases the potential energy of reaction system.

Reason (R): The minimum kinetic energy that a molecule must possess in order to react on collision is called its activation energy.
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Correct option: D
Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
Option B is correct because the Assertion is wrong (activation energy does not *always* increase potential energy) but the Reason is correct (definition of activation energy).
76 Medium
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Dinitropentoxide decomposes as follows:

N2O5(g)⟶2NO2(g)+12O2(g)\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}_5(\mathrm{g}) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NO}_2(\mathrm{g})+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{g})

Given:

d[N2O5]/dt=k1[N2O5]d[NO2]/dt=k2[N2O5]d[O2]/dt=k3[N2O5]\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{d}\left[\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}_5\right] / \mathrm{dt}=\mathrm{k}_1\left[\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}_5\right] \\ & \mathrm{d}\left[\mathrm{NO}_2\right] / \mathrm{dt}=\mathrm{k}_2\left[\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}_5\right] \\ & \mathrm{d}\left[\mathrm{O}_2\right] / \mathrm{dt}=\mathrm{k}_3\left[\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}_5\right] \end{aligned}

What is the relation between k1,k2\mathrm{k}_1, \mathrm{k}_2 and k3\mathrm{k}_3?
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Correct option: A
4k34 \mathrm{k}_3
Option A (4k34k_3) is correct because the rate constants are related by the stoichiometry of the reaction.
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Consider the reaction,

Cl2(aq)+H2S(aq)→S(s)+2H+(aq)+2Cl−(aq)C{l_2}\left( {aq} \right) + {H_2}S\left( {aq} \right) \to S\left( s \right) + 2{H^ + }\left( {aq} \right) + 2C{l^ - }\left( {aq} \right) the rate equation for this reaction is , rate=k[Cl2][H2S]rate = k\left[ {C{l_2}} \right]\left[ {{H_2}S} \right]

Which of these mechanisms is/are consistent with this rate equation?

A.    Cl2+H2S(aq)→H+Cl−+Cl++HS−(slow)          Cl++HS−→H+Cl−+S(fast)B.    H2S↔H++HS−(fast  equilibrium)        Cl2+HS−→2Cl−+H+S(slow)\begin{array}{l} A.\;\;C{l_2} + {H_2}S\left( {aq} \right) \to {H^ + }C{l^ - } + C{l^ + } + H{S^ - }\left( {slow} \right)\\ \;\;\;\;\;C{l^ + } + H{S^ - } \to {H^ + }C{l^ - } + S\left( {fast} \right)\\ B.\;\;{H_2}S \leftrightarrow {H^ + } + H{S^ - }\left( {fast\;equilibrium} \right)\\ \;\;\;\;C{l_2} + H{S^ - } \to 2C{l^ - } + {H^ + }S\left( {slow} \right) \end{array}
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Correct option: D
(A)Only
Option D ((A)Only) is correct because only mechanism A is consistent with the given rate equation, rate = k[Cl2][H2S], as the slow step in mechanism A directly reflects this rate law.
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A catalyst is used in a reaction to
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Correct option: D
decrease the time required for the reaction
Option D (decrease the time required for the reaction) is correct because catalysts lower the activation energy, speeding up the reaction.
79 Medium
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The rate constant of a zero order reaction is 2.0×10−2mol  L−1s−1.2.0 \times {10^{ - 2}}\mathrm{mol}\,\,{\mathrm{L}^{ - \mathrm{1}}}{\mathrm{s}^{ - \mathrm{1}}}\mathrm{.} If the concentration of the reactant after 25 seconds is 0.5 M. What is the initial concentration?
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Correct option: D
1.0 M
Option D (1.0 M) is correct because it is calculated using the integrated rate law for a zero-order reaction.
80 Medium
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Statement I : Catalyst can alter a reaction both ways means it can either decrease or increase rate of reaction
Statement II : A catalyst always decrease the activation energy of the reaction but does not alter Gibb's energy.
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Correct option: D
Statement II is correct but statement I is incorrect
Option D is correct. Statement II is correct because a catalyst always decreases the activation energy but does not alter Gibb's energy, while statement I is incorrect because a catalyst can only increase the rate of reaction, not decrease it.
81 Medium
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The half life period of a first order reaction is 6.93 min. The time required for the completion of 99 % of the chemical reaction will be
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Correct option: B
46.06 min
Option B (46.06 min) is correct because it is the time required for 99% completion of a first-order reaction, calculated using the integrated rate law and the given half-life.
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For the first-order reaction t99%=x×t90%.t_{99 \%}=x \times t_{90 \%}. The value of 'xx' will be
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Correct option: D
2
Option D (2) is correct because the ratio of the time for 99% completion to the time for 90% completion in a first-order reaction is approximately 2.
83 Medium
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The rate of reaction doubles by increase of 10∘C10^{\circ} \mathrm{C} temperature. If there is an increase of 50∘C50^{\circ} \mathrm{C} in temperature, how many times rate of reaction would increase?
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Correct option: B
32 times
Option B (32 times) is correct because the rate doubles for every 10°C increase, so for a 50°C increase, the rate increases by 2(50/10) = 25 = 32 times.
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A reaction is 50% complete in 2 hours and 75% complete in 4 hours. The order of reaction is
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Correct option: A
1
Option A (1) is correct because the reaction being 50% complete in 2 hours and 75% complete in 4 hours indicates a first-order reaction, where t75%=2×t50%t_{75\%} = 2 \times t_{50\%}.
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For the chemical reaction, 2O3⇌3O22 {O}_3 \rightleftharpoons 3 {O}_2, the reaction proceed as follows

O3⇌O2+O (fast) O+O3→2O2 (slow) \begin{aligned} & {O}_3 \rightleftharpoons {O}_2+{O} \text { (fast) } \\ & {O}+{O}_3 \rightarrow 2 {O}_2 \text { (slow) } \end{aligned}

The rate law expression will be
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Correct option: B
r=k′[O3]2[O2]−1r=k^{\prime}\left[{O}_3\right]^2\left[{O}_2\right]^{-1}
The correct answer is B (r=k′[O3]2[O2]−1r=k^{\prime}\left[{O}_3\right]^2\left[{O}_2\right]^{-1}) because it correctly represents the rate law derived from the given mechanism, considering the fast equilibrium step and the slow rate-determining step.
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For the reaction X⟶Y+Z\mathrm{X \longrightarrow Y+Z} the following were obtained.

Time09001800Conc. of X50.719.67.61\begin{array}{cccccccccccccccccccc} {{\text{Time}}}&0&{900}&{1800} \\ {{\text{Conc}}{\text{. of X}}}&{50.7}&{19.6}&{7.61} \end{array}

Find the order of the reaction.
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Correct option: A
1.05×10−3 S−11.05 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~S}^{-1}
Option A (1.05×10−3 S−11.05 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~S}^{-1}) is correct because the rate constant calculated at different time intervals remains approximately constant, indicating a first-order reaction.
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For a reaction the initial rate is given as: R0=k[A]02[B]0R_0=k[A]_0^2[B]_0 by what factor, the initial rate of reaction will increase if initial concentration of AA is taken 1.5 times and of BB is tripled?
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Correct option: C
6.756.75
Option D (6.756.75) is correct because the new rate is 6.75 times the original rate when the concentration of A is multiplied by 1.5 and B is tripled.
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Assertion (A):Threshold energy of a reaction is dependent of temperature.

Reason (R):The energy of activation decreases with increase in temperature.
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Correct option: D
Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
Option D is correct because both Assertion and Reason are true statements, but the Reason does not explain the Assertion.
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Consider the following statements.

a. For zero order reaction t1/2t_{1 / 2} is directly proportional to the initial concentration of the reactants.

b. Inversion of cane sugar is an example of pseudo first order reaction.

c. Decomposition of gaseous ammonia on a hot platinum surface is a zero order reaction at high pressure.

The correct statement are
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Correct option: D
a, b & c
Option C (Each carbon atom in diamond is chemically bonded to a greater number of neighbouring carbon atoms) is correct because diamond has a tetrahedral structure with strong covalent bonds in all directions, while graphite has a layered structure with weaker van der Waals forces between layers.
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A first order reaction is half-completed in 45 min45 \mathrm{~min}. How long does it need for 99.9%99.9 \% of the reaction to be completed?
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Correct option: D
7.5 h7.5 \mathrm{~h}
The correct answer is D (7.5 h) because the time required for a first-order reaction to complete a certain percentage is directly proportional to the half-life.
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