In gaseous reactions important for the understanding of the upper atmosphere ${{\rm{H}}_2}{\rm{O}}$ and ${\rm{O}}$ react bimolecularly to form two ${\rm{OH}}$ radicals. $\Delta H$ for this reaction is $72\;{\rm{kJ}}\;{\rm{ at}}\;500\;{\rm{K}}$ and ${E_a}$ is $77\;{\rm{kJ}}\;{\rm{mo}}{{\rm{l}}^{ - 1}}$, then ${E_a}$ for the bimolecular recombination of two OH radicals to form ${{\rm{H}}_2}{\rm{O}}$ and ${\rm{O}}$ is:

$5\;{\rm{kJ}}\;{\rm{mo}}{{\rm{l}}^{ - 1}}$

$3\;{\rm{kJ}}\;{\rm{mo}}{{\rm{l}}^{ - 1}}$

$4\;{\rm{kJ}}\;{\rm{mo}}{{\rm{l}}^{ - 1}}$

$7\;{\rm{kJ}}\;{\rm{mo}}{{\rm{l}}^{ - 1}}$

CHEMICAL KINETICS MCQs for NEET UG CHEMISTRY — Hard

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Understanding +4 | -1

In the reaction

\mathrm{A} \longrightarrow \mathrm{P}

, concentration of

\mathrm{A}

was registered after equal intervals of time. If these values followed A.P., then order of reaction will be:

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

0

Option A (0) is correct because if the concentration of A follows an arithmetic progression (A.P.) with equal time intervals, it indicates a zero-order reaction.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: 0. If the concentration of A follows an A.P., the reaction is zero order.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Recall the integrated rate law for a zero-order reaction: $\left[ A \right] = {\left[ A \right]_0} - kt$

Step 2: This equation shows that the concentration of A decreases linearly with time.

Step 3: A linear decrease in concentration with equal time intervals implies that the concentrations form an arithmetic progression (A.P.).

Step 4: Therefore, if the concentrations follow an A.P., the reaction is zero order.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option B: For a first-order reaction, the logarithm of the concentration decreases linearly with time.
- Option C: For a second-order reaction, the inverse of the concentration increases linearly with time.
- Option D: Not applicable since all options are the same.

Key Concepts:
- Zero-order reaction
- Integrated rate law
- Arithmetic progression

Memory Aids:
- Linear decrease in concentration = Zero-order reaction

Quick Tips:
- Relate the integrated rate laws to the behavior of concentrations with time.

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Analyzing +4 | -1

For a homogeneous gaseous reaction

\mathrm{A} \longrightarrow 3 \mathrm{B}

, if pressure after time

\mathrm{t}

was

\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{t}}

and after completion of reaction, pressure was

\mathrm{P}_{\infty}

then select correct relation

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

\mathrm{k}=\frac{1}{\mathrm{t}} \ln \left(\frac{2 \mathrm{P}_{\infty}}{3\left(\mathrm{P}_{\infty}-\mathrm{P}_\mathrm{t}\right)}\right)

The correct answer is D (

\mathrm{k}=\frac{1}{\mathrm{t}} \ln \left(\frac{2 \mathrm{P}_{\infty}}{3\left(\mathrm{P}_{\infty}-\mathrm{P}_\mathrm{t}\right)}\right)

) because it correctly relates the rate constant to the pressures at time t and at completion for a first-order reaction.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $\mathrm{k}=\frac{1}{\mathrm{t}} \ln \left(\frac{2 \mathrm{P}_{\infty}}{3\left(\mathrm{P}_{\infty}-\mathrm{P}_\mathrm{t}\right)}\right)$ . This equation correctly relates the rate constant to the partial pressures of the reactant and product at time t and at completion for a first-order reaction.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Write the reaction: $\mathrm{A} \longrightarrow 3 \mathrm{B}$

Step 2: Initial pressure: $P_0 = P_A + P_B = P_0 + 0 = P_0$

Step 3: Pressure at time t: $P_t = P_A + P_B = (P_0 - p) + 3p = P_0 + 2p$ , where p is the decrease in pressure of A.

Step 4: Pressure at completion: $P_{\infty} = 0 + 3P_0 = 3P_0$ \nSo, $P_0 = \frac{P_{\infty}}{3}$

Step 5: From Step 3, $2p = P_t - P_0 = P_t - \frac{P_{\infty}}{3}$
$p = \frac{1}{2} (P_t - \frac{P_{\infty}}{3})$

Step 6: The pressure of A at time t is $P_A = P_0 - p = \frac{P_{\infty}}{3} - \frac{1}{2} (P_t - \frac{P_{\infty}}{3}) = \frac{P_{\infty}}{3} - \frac{P_t}{2} + \frac{P_{\infty}}{6} = \frac{P_{\infty}}{2} - \frac{P_t}{2} = \frac{P_{\infty} - P_t}{2}$

Step 7: For a first-order reaction, $k = \frac{1}{t} ln(\frac{P_0}{P_A}) = \frac{1}{t} ln(\frac{P_{\infty}/3}{(P_{\infty} - P_t)/2}) = \frac{1}{t} ln(\frac{2P_{\infty}}{3(P_{\infty} - P_t)})$

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: Incorrect relationship between k and the pressures.
- Option B: Incorrect relationship between k and the pressures.
- Option C: Incorrect relationship between k and the pressures.

Key Concepts:
- First-order kinetics
- Partial pressures
- Rate constant

Memory Aids:
- $k = \frac{1}{t} ln(\frac{P_0}{P_A})$ for first-order gas-phase reactions

Quick Tips:
- Relate the partial pressures to the initial pressure and the extent of the reaction.
- Use the ideal gas law to relate pressure to concentration.

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Understanding +4 | -1

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

(i) Rate of reaction decreases with passage of time as the concentration of reactants decrease.

(ii) For a reaction

\begin{aligned} & {pP}+{qQ} \longrightarrow {rR}+{sS} \\ & \text { Rate }={k}[{P}]^{{x}}[{Q}]^{{y}} \text { where } {x}={p} \text { and } {y}={q} \end{aligned}

(iii) Rate law is the expression in which reaction rate is given in terms of molar concentration of reactants with each term raised to some power, which may or may not be same as the stichiometric coefficient of the reacting species in a balanced chemical equation.

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

(i) and (iii)

Option A ((i) and (iii)) is correct because the rate of reaction decreases with time and the rate law is determined experimentally, not directly from stoichiometry.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: (i) and (iii). Rate decreases with time, and rate law is experimental.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Analyze each statement:
- (i) Rate of reaction decreases with passage of time as the concentration of reactants decrease: This is correct. As reactants are consumed, the rate of reaction generally decreases.
- (ii) For a reaction ${pP}+{qQ} \longrightarrow {rR}+{sS}$ , Rate $={k}[{P}]^{{x}}[{Q}]^{{y}}$ where ${x}={p}$ and ${y}={q}$ : This is incorrect. The exponents $x$ and $y$ are determined experimentally and are not necessarily equal to the stoichiometric coefficients $p$ and $q$ .
- (iii) Rate law is the expression in which reaction rate is given in terms of molar concentration of reactants with each term raised to some power, which may or may not be same as the stichiometric coefficient of the reacting species in a balanced chemical equation: This is correct. The rate law is determined experimentally.

Step 2: Based on the analysis, statements (i) and (iii) are correct.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option B: (i) and (ii): Statement (ii) is incorrect.
- Option C: (ii) and (iii): Statement (ii) is incorrect.
- Option D: (i) only: Statement (iii) is also correct.

Key Concepts:
- Rate of reaction
- Rate law
- Stoichiometry

Memory Aids:
- Remember that the rate law is determined experimentally.

Quick Tips:
- Understand the difference between the rate law and the stoichiometric coefficients.

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Application +4 | -1

The velocity constant of a reaction at

290\;K

was found to be

3.2 \times {10^{ - 3}}\;at\;300\;K

, it will be

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

6.4 \times {10^{ - 3}}

Option A (

6.4 \times {10^{ - 3}}

) is correct because the rate constant increases with temperature, and it can be estimated using the Arrhenius equation or a simplified approach.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $6.4 \times {10^{ - 3}}$ . The rate constant increases with temperature.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Recognize that the temperature increased from 290 K to 300 K. Since the temperature increased, the rate constant should also increase.

Step 2: Since the temperature change is relatively small, we can approximate that the rate constant roughly doubles for every 10-degree Celsius increase. This is a rule of thumb, not a precise calculation.

Step 3: Given the rate constant at 290 K is $3.2 \times 10^{-3}$ , at 300 K it should be approximately double that value.

Step 4: Calculate: $2 \times (3.2 \times 10^{-3}) = 6.4 \times 10^{-3}$

Step 5: Final Answer: $6.4 \times 10^{-3}$

Why other options are wrong:
- **Option B ( $1.28 \times {10^{ - 2}}$ ): This value is too high. It suggests a much larger increase than expected for a 10 K increase in temperature.
- Option C ( $9.6 \times {10^{ - 3}}$ ): This value is also too high, indicating a more than doubling of the rate constant for a small temperature change.
- Option D ( $3.2 \times {10^{ - 4}}$ ): This value is much too low. The rate constant should increase, not decrease, with an increase in temperature.

Key Concepts:
- Arrhenius Equation
- Temperature dependence of reaction rates

Memory Aids:
- Rule of thumb: Rate constant roughly doubles for every 10°C increase in temperature.

Quick Tips:**
- For small temperature changes, estimate the change in rate constant rather than performing complex calculations.

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Analyzing +4 | -1

The rate of the reaction

2 \mathrm{~N}_2 \mathrm{O}_5 \rightarrow 4 \mathrm{NO}_2+\mathrm{O}_2

can be written in three ways:

\begin{aligned} & \frac{-\mathrm{d}\left[\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}_5\right]}{\mathrm{dt}}={k}\left[\mathrm{~N}_2 \mathrm{O}_5\right] ; \frac{\mathrm{d}\left[\mathrm{NO}_2\right]}{\mathrm{dt}}={k}^{\prime}\left[\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}_5\right] \\ & \frac{\mathrm{d}\left[\mathrm{O}_2\right]}{\mathrm{dt}}={k}^{\prime \prime}\left[\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}_5\right] \end{aligned}

The relationship between

{k}

and

{k}^{\prime}

and between

{k}

and

{k}^{\prime \prime}

are:

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

k^{\prime}=2 k ; k^{\prime \prime}=k / 2

The correct answer is B (

k^{\prime}=2 k ; k^{\prime \prime}=k / 2

) because the rate constants are related by the stoichiometry of the reaction.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $k^{\prime}=2 k ; k^{\prime \prime}=k / 2$ . The rate constants are related to each other based on the stoichiometry of the balanced chemical equation.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Write the rate of the reaction in terms of the change in concentration of each species:
$-\frac{1}{2} \frac{d[N_2O_5]}{dt} = \frac{1}{4} \frac{d[NO_2]}{dt} = \frac{d[O_2]}{dt}$

Step 2: Substitute the given rate expressions:
$-\frac{1}{2} (k[N_2O_5]) = \frac{1}{4} (k'[N_2O_5]) = k''[N_2O_5]$

Step 3: Relate k' to k:
$-\frac{1}{2} k = \frac{1}{4} k'$
$k' = -2k \times -1 = 2k$

Step 4: Relate k'' to k:
$-\frac{1}{2} k = k''$
$k'' = \frac{k}{2}$

Step 5: Therefore, the relationships are:
$k' = 2k$ and $k'' = \frac{k}{2}$

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: Incorrect relationship between k and k''.
- Option C: Incorrect relationship between k and k''.
- Option D: Incorrect relationship between k and k' and k and k''.

Key Concepts:
- Rate of reaction
- Rate constant
- Stoichiometry and reaction rates

Memory Aids:
- The rate of reaction is always positive. The negative sign is used for reactants because their concentration decreases with time.

Quick Tips:
- Always balance the chemical equation before relating the rate constants.
- Pay attention to the stoichiometric coefficients when relating the rates of different species.

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Understanding +4 | -1

For the following

S_N

reaction,

\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{CCl}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{COH}+\mathrm{HCl}

Rate-determining step is

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{CCl} \longrightarrow\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{C}^{+}+\mathrm{Cl}^{-}

Option A ((

\mathrm{CH}_3)_3 \mathrm{CCl} \longrightarrow(\mathrm{CH}_3)_3 \mathrm{C}^{+}+\mathrm{Cl}^{-}

) is correct because the rate-determining step in an SN1 reaction is the formation of the carbocation.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $(\mathrm{CH}_3)_3 \mathrm{CCl} \longrightarrow(\mathrm{CH}_3)_3 \mathrm{C}^{+}+{\mathrm{Cl}^{-}}$ . The rate-determining step in an SN1 reaction is the formation of the carbocation.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Recognize that this is an $S_N1$ reaction because the substrate is a tertiary alkyl halide.

Step 2: The $S_N1$ reaction proceeds in two steps:
- Step 1: Formation of a carbocation (rate-determining step).
- Step 2: Nucleophilic attack by water.

Step 3: The rate-determining step is the slow step, which is the formation of the carbocation: $(\mathrm{CH}_3)_3 \mathrm{CCl} \longrightarrow(\mathrm{CH}_3)_3 \mathrm{C}^{+}+{\mathrm{Cl}^{-}}$

Why other options are wrong:
- Option B: $(\mathrm{CH}_3)_3 \mathrm{CCl}+{\mathrm{H}_2}\mathrm{O} \longrightarrow(\mathrm{CH}_3)_3 \mathrm{COH}+\mathrm{HCl}$ : This is the overall reaction, not the rate-determining step.
- Option C: $(\mathrm{CH}_3)_3 \mathrm{C}^{+}+{\mathrm{H}_2}\mathrm{O} \longrightarrow(\mathrm{CH}_3)_3 \mathrm{COH}+{\mathrm{H}^{+}}$ : This is the second step of the $S_N1$ reaction, which is fast.
- Option D: $\mathrm{H}^{+}+{\mathrm{Cl}^-} \longrightarrow \mathrm{HCl}$ : This step is not part of the $S_N1$ mechanism.

Key Concepts:
- $S_N1$ reaction
- Rate-determining step
- Carbocation

Memory Aids:
- $S_N1$ : First step is rate-determining.

Quick Tips:
- Identify the type of reaction before determining the rate-determining step.

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Application +4 | -1

In gaseous reactions important for the understanding of the upper atmosphere

{\mathrm{H}_2}\mathrm{O}

and

\mathrm{O}

react bimolecularly to form two

\mathrm{OH}

radicals.

\Delta H

for this reaction is

72\;\mathrm{kJ}\;\mathrm{ at}\;500\;\mathrm{K}

and

{E_a}

is

77\;\mathrm{kJ}\;\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}

, then

{E_a}

for the bimolecular recombination of two OH radicals to form

{\mathrm{H}_2}\mathrm{O}

and

\mathrm{O}

is:

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

5\;\mathrm{kJ}\;\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}

Option C (5 kJ/mol) is correct because it is calculated by using the relationship between the activation energies of the forward and reverse reactions and the enthalpy change of the reaction.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $5 \;\mathrm{kJ}\;\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}$ . The activation energy for the reverse reaction is calculated using the enthalpy change and forward activation energy.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Identify the reaction: ${\mathrm{H}_2}\mathrm{O} + \mathrm{O} \to 2\mathrm{OH}$ . Given $\Delta H = 72 \;\mathrm{kJ}$ and $E_a (forward) = 77 \;\mathrm{kJ}\;\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}$ .

Step 2: The reverse reaction is $2\mathrm{OH} \to {\mathrm{H}_2}\mathrm{O} + \mathrm{O}$ . We need to find $E_a (reverse)$ .

Step 3: Use the relationship: $\Delta H = E_a (forward) - E_a (reverse)$ .

Step 4: Substitute the values: $72 = 77 - E_a (reverse)$ .

Step 5: Solve for $E_a (reverse)$ : $E_a (reverse) = 77 - 72 = 5 \;\mathrm{kJ}\;\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}$ .

Why other options are wrong:
- **Option A ( $3 \;\mathrm{kJ}\;\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}$ ): This is incorrect and may result from subtracting the enthalpy change from the activation energy incorrectly.
- Option B ( $4 \;\mathrm{kJ}\;\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}$ ): This is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
- Option D ( $7 \;\mathrm{kJ}\;\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}$ ): This is incorrect and may result from adding the enthalpy change to a fraction of the activation energy.

Key Concepts:
- Activation energy
- Enthalpy change
- Relationship between forward and reverse activation energies

Memory Aids:**
- Remember the relationship: $\Delta H = E_a (forward) - E_a (reverse)$

Quick Tips:
- Ensure you are using the correct sign for $\Delta H$ based on whether the reaction is forward or reverse.
- Understand the relationship between activation energy and enthalpy change.

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Understanding +4 | -1

For irreversible elementary reactions in parallel

{A}\xrightarrow{K_1} {R}

and

{A} \xrightarrow{K_2} {S},

the rate of disappearance of reactant '

{A}

' is

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

\left(K_1+K_2\right) C_{{A}}

Option B (

(K_1+K_2) C_{{A}}

) is correct because the rate of disappearance of A is the sum of the rates of the two parallel reactions.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $(K_1+K_2) C_{{A}}$ . The total rate of disappearance of A is the sum of the rates of the two reactions.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Write the parallel reactions: ${A}\xrightarrow{K_1} {R}$ and ${A} \xrightarrow{K_2} {S}$

Step 2: The rate of disappearance of A in the first reaction is: $- \frac{d[A]}{dt} = K_1 C_A$

Step 3: The rate of disappearance of A in the second reaction is: $- \frac{d[A]}{dt} = K_2 C_A$

Step 4: The total rate of disappearance of A is the sum of the rates of the two reactions: $- \frac{d[A]}{dt} = K_1 C_A + K_2 C_A = (K_1 + K_2) C_A$

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: $(K_1-K_2) C_{{A}}$ : Incorrect, the rates should be added, not subtracted.
- Option C: $1 / 2(K_1+K_2) C_{{A}}$ : Incorrect, the rates should be added without dividing by 2.
- Option D: $K_1 C_{{A}}$ : Incorrect, this only considers one of the parallel reactions.

Key Concepts:
- Parallel reactions
- Rate of reaction

Memory Aids:
- For parallel reactions, add the rates.

Quick Tips:
- Remember to consider all possible pathways for the reaction.

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Analyzing +4 | -1

The reaction of hydrogen and iodine monochloride is given as:

{H}_2({~g})+2 {ICl}({g}) \longrightarrow 2 {HCl}({g})+{I}_2({~g})

The reaction is of first order with respect to

{H}_2({~g})

and

{ICI}({g})

, following mechanisms were proposed.

Mechanism A:

{H}_2({~g})+2 {ICl}({g}) \longrightarrow 2 {HCl}({g})+{I}_2({~g})

Mechanism B:

\begin{aligned} & {H}_2({~g})+{ICl}({g}) \longrightarrow {HI}({g}) ; \text { slow } \\ & {HI}({g})+{ICl}({g}) \longrightarrow {HCl}({g})+{I}_2({~g}) ; \text { fast } \end{aligned}

Which of the above mechanism(s) can be consistent with the given information about the reaction?

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

B only

The correct answer is D (B only) because mechanism B's slow step matches the given rate law, while mechanism A does not.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: B only. Mechanism B is consistent with the given information because its slow step matches the rate law.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Write the given rate law: Rate = $k[H_2][ICl]$

Step 2: Analyze Mechanism A:
$H_2(g) + 2ICl(g) \longrightarrow 2HCl(g) + I_2(g)$ \nIf this is a single-step mechanism, the rate law would be Rate = $k[H_2][ICl]^2$ . This does not match the given rate law.

Step 3: Analyze Mechanism B:\nStep 1 (slow): $H_2(g) + ICl(g) \longrightarrow HI(g) + HCl(g)$ \nStep 2 (fast): $HI(g) + ICl(g) \longrightarrow HCl(g) + I_2(g)$ \nThe rate-determining step is the slow step. Therefore, the rate law for Mechanism B is Rate = $k[H_2][ICl]$

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Application +4 | -1

What is the activation energy for a reaction if its rate doubles when the temperature is raised from

20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}

to

35^{\circ} \mathrm{C}

?

\left(\mathrm{R}=8.314 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}\right)

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

34.5 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}

Option B (

34.5 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}

) is correct because it is calculated using the Arrhenius equation relating rate constants and temperatures.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $34.5 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ . The activation energy is calculated using the Arrhenius equation with two different temperatures and rate constants.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Identify the given information: $T_1 = 20^{\circ}C = 293 K$ , $T_2 = 35^{\circ}C = 308 K$ , $k_2 = 2k_1$ , $R = 8.314 J/mol.K$ . We need to find $E_a$ .

Step 2: Use the Arrhenius equation: $\ln{\frac{k_2}{k_1}} = \frac{E_a}{R} (\frac{1}{T_1} - \frac{1}{T_2})$ .

Step 3: Substitute the given values: $\ln{\frac{2k_1}{k_1}} = \frac{E_a}{8.314} (\frac{1}{293} - \frac{1}{308})$ .

Step 4: Simplify: $\ln{2} = \frac{E_a}{8.314} (\frac{308 - 293}{293 \times 308}) = \frac{E_a}{8.314} (\frac{15}{90244})$ .

Step 5: Solve for $E_a$ : $E_a = \ln{2} \times 8.314 \times \frac{90244}{15} = 0.693 \times 8.314 \times 6016.27 = 34534.5 J/mol$ .

Step 6: Convert to kJ/mol: $E_a = \frac{34534.5}{1000} = 34.5345 kJ/mol \approx 34.5 kJ/mol$ .

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: $269 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ : This is incorrect. It might be obtained by not converting the temperatures to Kelvin or by making a calculation error.
- Option C: $15.1 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ : This is incorrect. It may result from using the wrong formula or incorrect substitution.
- Option D: $342 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ : This is incorrect. It may be a calculation error during the process.

Key Concepts:
- Arrhenius Equation
- Activation Energy
- Rate Constant

Memory Aids:
- Remember the Arrhenius equation in the two-point form: $\ln{\frac{k_2}{k_1}} = \frac{E_a}{R} (\frac{1}{T_1} - \frac{1}{T_2})$

Quick Tips:
- Ensure that the temperatures are in Kelvin.
- Pay attention to the units of R and convert the activation energy to the required units.

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Analyzing +4 | -1

For the consecutive first-order reactions:

{A} \xrightarrow{K_1} {B} \xrightarrow{K_2} {C},

in what condition,

[{C}]=\left[{A}_0\right] .\left(1-e^{-K_1 t}\right)?

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

K_1 \ll K_2

Option B (

K_1 \ll K_2

) is correct because it represents the condition where B is consumed much faster than it is produced, leading to [C] = [A0](1-e^(-K1t)).

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $K_1 \ll K_2$ . This condition implies that B is consumed much faster than it is produced, leading to the given equation for [C].

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Understand the consecutive reaction scheme: ${A} \xrightarrow{K_1} {B} \xrightarrow{K_2} {C}$ .

Step 2: Consider the rate equations for each species. The rate of formation of B is given by $\frac{d[B]}{dt} = K_1[A] - K_2[B]$ .

Step 3: Apply the steady-state approximation to [B], which is valid when $K_2 >> K_1$ . This means that B is consumed as quickly as it is formed, so $[B] \approx 0$ .

Step 4: When $K_2 >> K_1$ , the rate of formation of C is approximately equal to the rate of disappearance of A, i.e., $\frac{d[C]}{dt} \approx K_1[A]$ .

Step 5: Integrate the rate equation for A: $[A] = [A_0]e^{-K_1t}$ .

Step 6: Substitute this into the rate equation for C and integrate: $[C] = \int_0^t K_1[A_0]e^{-K_1t} dt = [A_0](1 - e^{-K_1t})$ .

Why other options are wrong:
- **Option A ( $K_1 < K_2$ ): This condition doesn't necessarily lead to the given equation for [C].
- Option C ( $K_2 < K_1$ ): This condition implies that B accumulates, and the equation for [C] would be different.
- Option D ( $K_2 \ll K_1$ ): This condition is the opposite of what is required for the approximation to hold.

Key Concepts:
- Consecutive reactions
- Steady-state approximation
- Rate equations
- First-order kinetics

Memory Aids:
- Remember that the steady-state approximation is valid when the intermediate is consumed quickly.

Quick Tips:**
- Recognize the conditions under which the steady-state approximation can be applied.

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Understanding +4 | -1

For a first order reaction the plot of

\log [A]_t

vs

t

is linear with a

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

negative slope and non-zero intercept

Option D (negative slope and non-zero intercept) is correct because the integrated rate law for a first-order reaction is linear with a negative slope and a non-zero intercept.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: negative slope and non-zero intercept. The integrated rate law for a first-order reaction is linear with a negative slope and a non-zero intercept.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: For a first-order reaction, the integrated rate law is given by: $\ln[A]_t = -kt + \ln[A]_0$ .

Step 2: Converting to base-10 logarithm: $\log[A]_t = -\frac{k}{2.303}t + \log[A]_0$ .

Step 3: This equation is in the form of a straight line $y = mx + c$ , where $y = \log[A]_t$ , $x = t$ , $m = -\frac{k}{2.303}$ (slope), and $c = \log[A]_0$ (intercept).

Step 4: The slope is negative, and the intercept is non-zero.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: positive slope and zero intercept: This is incorrect because the slope is negative, and the intercept is non-zero.
- Option B: positive slope and non-zero intercept: This is incorrect because the slope is negative.
- Option C: negative slope and zero intercept: This is incorrect because the intercept is non-zero.

Key Concepts:
- First-order reaction
- Integrated rate law

Memory Aids:
- Remember the integrated rate law for a first-order reaction.

Quick Tips:
- Know the integrated rate laws for different orders of reactions.

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Application +4 | -1

The reaction

2A + B + C \to D + E

is found to be first order in

A

, second in

B

and zero order in

C

. What is the effect on the rate of increasing concentration of

A

,

B

and

C

two times?

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

8 times

Option B (8 times) is correct because the rate is first order in A and second order in B, so doubling A doubles the rate, and doubling B quadruples the rate, resulting in a total increase of 2 * 4 = 8 times.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: 8 times. The rate is first order in A and second order in B, so doubling their concentrations increases the rate by a factor of 2 and 4 respectively.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Write the rate law: $Rate = k[A][B]^2[C]^0 = k[A][B]^2$

Step 2: Let the initial concentrations be $[A]_0$ , $[B]_0$ , and $[C]_0$ . The initial rate is $Rate_0 = k[A]_0[B]_0^2$ .

Step 3: The new concentrations are $[A] = 2[A]_0$ , $[B] = 2[B]_0$ , and $[C] = 2[C]_0$ . The new rate is $Rate = k(2[A]_0)(2[B]_0)^2 = k(2[A]_0)(4[B]_0^2) = 8k[A]_0[B]_0^2$ .

Step 4: The ratio of the new rate to the initial rate is $\frac{Rate}{Rate_0} = \frac{8k[A]_0[B]_0^2}{k[A]_0[B]_0^2} = 8$ .

Step 5: Final Answer: 8 times

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: This is incorrect because it's not the correct factor based on the orders of the reactants.
- Option C: This is incorrect because it's not the correct factor based on the orders of the reactants.
- Option D: This is incorrect because it's not the correct factor based on the orders of the reactants.

Key Concepts:
- Rate law
- Order of reaction

Memory Aids:
- Remember that the rate is proportional to the product of the concentrations of the reactants raised to their respective orders.

Quick Tips:
- If the concentration of a reactant is multiplied by a factor 'x', and the order of the reaction with respect to that reactant is 'n', the rate is multiplied by a factor of $x^n$ .

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Application +4 | -1

What is the activation energy (KJ/mole) for a reaction if it is rate constant doubles when the temperature is raised from 300K to 400K?

\left[ {R = 314J\,mol.{K^{ - 1}}} \right]

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

6.92

Option B (6.92) is correct because it is calculated using the Arrhenius equation relating rate constants and temperatures.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: 6.92. The activation energy is calculated using the Arrhenius equation with two different temperatures and rate constants.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Identify the given information: $T_1 = 300 K$ , $T_2 = 400 K$ , $k_2 = 2k_1$ , $R = 8.314 J/mol.K$ . We need to find $E_a$ .

Step 2: Use the Arrhenius equation: $\ln{\frac{k_2}{k_1}} = \frac{E_a}{R} (\frac{1}{T_1} - \frac{1}{T_2})$ .

Step 3: Substitute the given values: $\ln{\frac{2k_1}{k_1}} = \frac{E_a}{8.314} (\frac{1}{300} - \frac{1}{400})$ .

Step 4: Simplify: $\ln{2} = \frac{E_a}{8.314} (\frac{400 - 300}{300 \times 400}) = \frac{E_a}{8.314} (\frac{100}{120000})$ .

Step 5: Solve for $E_a$ : $E_a = \ln{2} \times 8.314 \times \frac{120000}{100} = 0.693 \times 8.314 \times 1200 = 6915.7 J/mol$ .

Step 6: Convert to kJ/mol: $E_a = \frac{6915.7}{1000} = 6.9157 kJ/mol \approx 6.92 kJ/mol$ .

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: 69.8: This is incorrect. It might be obtained by not converting the temperatures to Kelvin or by making a calculation error.
- Option C: 34.4: This is incorrect. It may result from using the wrong formula or incorrect substitution.
- Option D: 3.44: This is incorrect. It may be a calculation error during the process.

Key Concepts:
- Arrhenius Equation
- Activation Energy
- Rate Constant

Memory Aids:
- Remember the Arrhenius equation in the two-point form: $\ln{\frac{k_2}{k_1}} = \frac{E_a}{R} (\frac{1}{T_1} - \frac{1}{T_2})$

Quick Tips:
- Ensure that the temperatures are in Kelvin.
- Pay attention to the units of R and convert the activation energy to the required units.

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Understanding +4 | -1

If

a

is the initial concentration of the reactant and

(a-

x)

is the concentration at time

t

for the first-order reaction (rate constant

k

). Then which of the following statements are correct.

(I)

x=a\left(1-e^{k_1 t}\right)

(II)

(a-x)=a\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^y

where

y=\frac{t}{t_{50}}

(III)

k_1=\frac{2.303}{t} \log \left(\frac{a}{a-x}\right)

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

I, II, III

Option D (I, II, III) is correct because all three statements are correct representations of first-order kinetics.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: I, II, III. All three statements are correct for a first-order reaction.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Verify each statement.

Step 2: (I) For a first-order reaction, $\frac{dx}{dt} = k_1(a-x)$ . Integrating, we get $x = a(1 - e^{-k_1 t})$ . The given equation has a typo and should be $x=a(1-e^{-k_1 t})$ . Assuming the negative sign was omitted, statement I is correct.

Step 3: (II) For a first-order reaction, $(a-x) = a(\frac{1}{2})^y$ , where $y = \frac{t}{t_{1/2}}$ . This is the correct expression for the amount remaining after y half-lives.

Step 4: (III) The integrated rate law for a first-order reaction is $k_1 = \frac{2.303}{t} \log(\frac{a}{a-x})$ . This is the standard form of the integrated rate law.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: I, II: Statement III is also correct.
- Option B: II, III: Statement I is also correct (assuming the negative sign was omitted).
- Option C: I, III: Statement II is also correct.

Key Concepts:
- First-Order Kinetics
- Integrated Rate Law
- Half-Life

Memory Aids:
- Remember the integrated rate law and half-life expression for first-order reactions.

Quick Tips:
- Pay attention to the signs in the exponential terms.

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Understanding +4 | -1

Read the following statements

(i) Order of reaction can be fractional or zero.

(ii) Molecularity of a reaction can be fractional but cannot be zero.

(iii) Slowest step in the complex reaction is considered as a rate determining step.

(iv) Units of rate constant for second order reaction are

{mol}\, {L} \,{s}{ }^{-1}

.

(v) Order is applicable to elementary as well as complex reactions whereas molecularity is applicable only for elementary reactions.

Which of the following is the correct code for the statements above ?

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

TFTFT

Option B (TFTFT) is correct because statements (i), (iii), and (v) are true, while statements (ii) and (iv) are false.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: TFTFT. Statement (i), (iii) and (v) are true, while (ii) and (iv) are false.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Analyze statement (i): Order of reaction can be fractional or zero. This is TRUE.

Step 2: Analyze statement (ii): Molecularity of a reaction can be fractional but cannot be zero. This is FALSE. Molecularity is always an integer.

Step 3: Analyze statement (iii): Slowest step in the complex reaction is considered as a rate determining step. This is TRUE.

Step 4: Analyze statement (iv): Units of rate constant for second order reaction are ${mol}\, {L} \,{s}{^{-1}}$ . This is FALSE. The units are ${L}\, {mol^{-1}} \,{s}{^{-1}}$ .

Step 5: Analyze statement (v): Order is applicable to elementary as well as complex reactions whereas molecularity is applicable only for elementary reactions. This is TRUE.

Step 6: Final Answer: TFTFT

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: This is incorrect because it marks statement (ii) as true and statement (iv) as false, which is the opposite of the correct assessment.
- Option C: This is incorrect because it marks statements (i), (ii), and (iii) as false, which is incorrect.
- Option D: This is incorrect because it marks statements (i), (ii), and (iii) as false, which is incorrect.

Key Concepts:
- Order of Reaction
- Molecularity of Reaction
- Rate Determining Step
- Units of Rate Constant

Memory Aids:
- Molecularity is always an integer.

Quick Tips:
- Remember the difference between order and molecularity.

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Application +4 | -1

The rate law for a reaction between the substances

A

and

B

is given by

rate = k{\left[ A \right]^n}{\left[ B \right]^m}

. On doubling the concentration of

A

and halving the concentration of

B

, the ratio of the new rate to the earlier rate of the reaction will be as

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

{2^{\left( {n - m} \right)}}

Option D (

{2^{\left( {n - m} \right)}}

) is correct because doubling [A] raises the rate by

2^n

and halving [B] reduces the rate by

(1/2)^m

, resulting in a ratio of

2^n / (1/2)^m = 2^(n+m)

. However, the question asks for ratio of new rate to the earlier rate, which is

2^n * (1/2)^m = 2^(n-m)

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: ${2^{\left( {n - m} \right)}}$ . The ratio of the new rate to the earlier rate is calculated by considering the changes in concentrations of A and B and their respective orders.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Write the rate law: $rate = k[A]^n[B]^m$

Step 2: Let the initial concentrations be $[A]_0$ and $[B]_0$ . The initial rate is $rate_0 = k[A]_0^n[B]_0^m$ .

Step 3: The new concentrations are $[A] = 2[A]_0$ and $[B] = \frac{1}{2}[B]_0$ . The new rate is $rate = k(2[A]_0)^n(\frac{1}{2}[B]_0)^m = k 2^n [A]_0^n (\frac{1}{2})^m [B]_0^m = 2^n (\frac{1}{2})^m k[A]_0^n[B]_0^m$ .

Step 4: The ratio of the new rate to the initial rate is $\frac{rate}{rate_0} = \frac{2^n (\frac{1}{2})^m k[A]_0^n[B]_0^m}{k[A]_0^n[B]_0^m} = 2^n (\frac{1}{2})^m = 2^n 2^{-m} = 2^{n-m}$

Step 5: Final Answer: ${2^{\left( {n - m} \right)}}$

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: This is incorrect because it's the inverse of the correct ratio.
- Option B: This is incorrect because it's the sum of the orders, not the exponent.
- Option C: This is incorrect because it's the difference of the orders, but not in the correct form.

Key Concepts:
- Rate law
- Order of reaction

Memory Aids:
- Remember that the rate is proportional to the product of the concentrations of the reactants raised to their respective orders.

Quick Tips:
- If the concentration of a reactant is multiplied by a factor 'x', and the order of the reaction with respect to that reactant is 'n', the rate is multiplied by a factor of $x^n$ .

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Understanding +4 | -1

For the chemical reaction

{A} \rightarrow \text{products},

the rate of disappearance of

{A}

is a given by

r_{{A}}=-\frac{{d} C_{{A}}}{{d} t}=\frac{K_1 \cdot C_{{A}}}{1+K_2 \cdot C_{{A}}}

At low concentration of

{A},

expressed as

C_{{A}},

the reaction is of the first-order with the rate constant

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

K_1

Option B (

K_1

) is correct because at low concentrations of A, the term

K_2 \cdot C_A

becomes negligible, simplifying the rate expression to

r_A = K_1 \cdot C_A

, which is first order.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $K_1$ . At low concentrations, the rate expression simplifies to first order.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Write the given rate expression: $r_{{A}}=-\frac{{d} C_{{A}}}{{d} t}=\frac{K_1 \cdot C_{{A}}}{1+K_2 \cdot C_{{A}}}$

Step 2: Consider the condition at low concentration of A, i.e., $C_A$ is very small.

Step 3: When $C_A$ is very small, $K_2 \cdot C_A << 1$ , so $1 + K_2 \cdot C_A \approx 1$ .

Step 4: The rate expression simplifies to: $r_{{A}}=-\frac{{d} C_{{A}}}{{d} t}=\frac{K_1 \cdot C_{{A}}}{1} = K_1 \cdot C_{{A}}$

Step 5: This is a first-order rate expression with the rate constant $K_1$ .

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: $\frac{K_1}{K_2}$ : This would be the rate constant if the reaction was zero order at high concentrations of A.
- Option C: $\frac{K_2}{K_1}$ : Incorrect, this is not the rate constant at low concentrations.
- Option D: $\frac{K_1}{K_1+K_2}$ : Incorrect, this is not the rate constant at low concentrations.

Key Concepts:
- Rate law
- Order of reaction
- Low concentration approximation

Memory Aids:
- At low concentrations, terms with concentration in the denominator can often be ignored.

Quick Tips:
- Look for approximations that simplify the rate expression.

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Analyzing +4 | -1

In the given first-order sequential reactions

\mathrm{A}\xrightarrow{K_1} \mathrm{B} \xrightarrow{K_2} \mathrm{C} \xrightarrow{K_3} \mathrm{D},

what is the ratio of number of atoms of

\mathrm{A}

to the number of atoms of

\text{B}

after long time interval starting with pure

\text{A}?

\left(K_1=\frac{\ln 2}{1200} \text{ and }K_2=\frac{\ln 2}{30}\right)

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

40

Option D (40) is correct because after a long time, all of A will convert to D through B and C, and the ratio of A to B will depend on the rate constants K1 and K2.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: 40. After a long time, the ratio of A to B depends on the rate constants.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Understand the sequential reactions:
$A \xrightarrow{K_1} B \xrightarrow{K_2} C \xrightarrow{K_3} D$

Step 2: Analyze the long time interval:\nAfter a long time, all of A will eventually be converted into D. The concentration of B will reach a steady state where the rate of formation of B equals the rate of consumption of B.

Step 3: Apply the steady-state approximation to B:
$\frac{d[B]}{dt} = K_1[A] - K_2[B] = 0$
$K_1[A] = K_2[B]$
$\frac{[A]}{[B]} = \frac{K_2}{K_1}$

Step 4: Substitute the given values of $K_1$ and $K_2$ :
$K_1 = \frac{\ln 2}{1200}$ and $K_2 = \frac{\ln 2}{30}$
$\frac{[A]}{[B]} = \frac{\frac{\ln 2}{30}}{\frac{\ln 2}{1200}} = \frac{1200}{30} = 40$

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A (0.67): Incorrect calculation.
- Option B (10): Incorrect calculation.
- Option C (20): Incorrect calculation.

Key Concepts:
- Sequential Reactions
- Steady-State Approximation
- Rate Constants

Memory Aids:
- Remember the steady-state approximation: the rate of formation equals the rate of consumption.

Quick Tips:
- Apply the steady-state approximation when dealing with intermediate species in sequential reactions.

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Application +4 | -1

From the following data, the activation energy for the reaction (cal/mol):

{\mathrm{H}_2} + {\mathrm{I}_2} \to 2\mathrm{HI}

\begin{array}{l} T,K\;\;\;\;\;\;1T,{K^{ - 1}}\;\;\;\;\;\;{\log _{10}}K\\ 769\;\;\;\;\;1.3 \times {10^{ - 3}}\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;2.9\\ 667\;\;\;\;\;1.5 \times {10^{ - 3}}\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;1.1 \end{array}

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

4 \times {10^4}

Option A (

4 \times {10^4}

) is correct because it is the activation energy calculated using the Arrhenius equation with the given data.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $4 \times {10^4}$ . The activation energy is calculated using the Arrhenius equation.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Use the Arrhenius equation in the form:
$\log \frac{{{K_2}}}{{{K_1}}} = \frac{{{E_a}}}{{2.303R}}\left( {\frac{1}{{{T_1}}} - \frac{1}{{{T_2}}}} \right)$ where R = 2 cal/mol.K

Step 2: Plug in the given values:
$\log \frac{{{K_2}}}{{{K_1}}} = 2.9 - 1.1 = 1.8$
$\frac{1}{{{T_1}}} - \frac{1}{{{T_2}}} = 1.3 \times {10^{ - 3}} - 1.5 \times {10^{ - 3}} = - 0.2 \times {10^{ - 3}}$

Step 3: Substitute into the equation:
$1.8 = \frac{{{E_a}}}{{2.303 \times 2}} \times ( - 0.2 \times {10^{ - 3}})$

Step 4: Solve for ${E_a}$ :
${E_a} = \frac{{1.8 \times 2.303 \times 2}}{{0.2 \times {{10}^{ - 3}}}} = 41454 \approx 4 \times {10^4} \;\mathrm{cal}/\mathrm{mol}$

Why other options are wrong:
- Option B: This answer is incorrect due to a miscalculation in the Arrhenius equation.
- Option C: This answer is incorrect due to a miscalculation in the Arrhenius equation.
- Option D: This answer is incorrect due to a miscalculation in the Arrhenius equation.

Key Concepts:
- Arrhenius equation
- Activation energy

Memory Aids:
- Remember the Arrhenius equation formula.

Quick Tips:
- Pay attention to units and use the correct gas constant value.

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Analyzing +4 | -1

For the reaction

{aA}+{bB} \rightarrow {P}, r=K[{A}]^a \cdot [{B}]^b,

if the concentration of

{A}

is doubled, then the rate is doubled. If the concentration of

{B}

is doubled, then the rate becomes four times. The correct relation is

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

2 \cdot \frac{{d}[{A}]}{{d} t}=\frac{{d}[{B}]}{{d} t}

The correct answer is C (

2 \cdot \frac{{d}[{A}]}{{d} t}=\frac{{d}[{B}]}{{d} t}

) because the rate law indicates that A is first order and B is second order, meaning for every two moles of A consumed, one mole of B is consumed.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $2 \cdot \frac{{d}[{A}]}{{d} t}=\frac{{d}[{B}]}{{d} t}$ . The relationship between the rates of consumption of A and B is determined by their orders in the rate law.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Write the rate law: $r = k[A]^a[B]^b$

Step 2: Determine the order with respect to A:\nIf [A] is doubled, the rate is doubled: $2r = k[2A]^a[B]^b = 2^a k[A]^a[B]^b$ . Therefore, $2^a = 2$ , so $a = 1$ .

Step 3: Determine the order with respect to B:\nIf [B] is doubled, the rate becomes four times: $4r = k[A]^a[2B]^b = 2^b k[A]^a[B]^b$ . Therefore, $2^b = 4$ , so $b = 2$ .

Step 4: Write the balanced reaction: ${aA}+{bB} \rightarrow {P}$ and the rate law $r=K[{A}]^1 \cdot [{B}]^2$

Step 5: Relate the rate of consumption of A and B:\nFrom the stoichiometry of the reaction, the rate of consumption of A is proportional to the rate of consumption of B. Since the orders are 1 and 2 respectively, we can write:
$Rate = -\frac{1}{a} \frac{d[A]}{dt} = -\frac{1}{b} \frac{d[B]}{dt}$ \nSince a and b are the stoichiometric coefficients, and the rate law is $r = k[A][B]^2$ , we can infer that for every 2 moles of A consumed, 1 mole of B is consumed.\nTherefore, $2 \cdot \frac{{d}[{A}]}{{d} t}=\frac{{d}[{B}]}{{d} t}$

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: $-\frac{{d}[{A}]}{{d} t}=-\frac{{d}[{B}]}{{d} t}$ : Incorrect relationship based on the orders of the reaction.
- Option B: $-\frac{{d}[{A}]}{{d} t}=-2 \cdot \frac{{d}[{B}]}{{d} t}$ : Incorrect relationship based on the orders of the reaction.
- Option D: $-\frac{{d}[{A}]}{{d} t}=+\frac{{d}[{B}]}{{d} t}$ : Incorrect relationship based on the orders of the reaction and the sign convention.

Key Concepts:
- Rate Law
- Order of Reaction
- Stoichiometry and Rate of Reaction

Memory Aids:
- The rate law determines the relationship between the concentrations of reactants and the rate of the reaction.

Quick Tips:
- Determine the orders of the reactants before relating their rates of consumption.

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Application +4 | -1

The slope of Arrhenius plot

\left( {\ln \,k\,\mathrm{v/s}\frac{1}{T}} \right)

of first order reaction is

- 5 \times {10^3}K.

The value of

{E_a}

of the reaction is.
Choose the correct option for your answer.
[Given

R = 8.314\mathrm{ J}{\mathrm{K}^{ - 1}}\mathrm{ mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}

]

View answer and explanation

Correct option: C

41.5\,\mathrm{KJ}\,\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}

Option C (

41.5\,\mathrm{KJ}\,\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}

) is correct because it is calculated using the Arrhenius equation and the given slope.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $41.5\,\mathrm{KJ}\,\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}$ . The activation energy is calculated from the slope of the Arrhenius plot.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Identify the given information: Slope = $- 5 \times {10^3} K$ , $R = 8.314\mathrm{ J}{\mathrm{K}^{ - 1}}\mathrm{ mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}$ . We need to find ${E_a}$ .

Step 2: Recall the Arrhenius equation: $k = A e^{-\frac{E_a}{RT}}$ . Taking the natural logarithm of both sides, we get $\ln k = \ln A - \frac{E_a}{RT}$ .

Step 3: The slope of the Arrhenius plot ( $\ln k$ vs $\frac{1}{T}$ ) is given by $- \frac{E_a}{R}$ .

Step 4: Therefore, $- \frac{E_a}{R} = - 5 \times {10^3} K$ .

Step 5: Solve for $E_a$ : $E_a = R \times 5 \times {10^3} K$ .

Step 6: Substitute the value of R: $E_a = 8.314\mathrm{ J}{\mathrm{K}^{ - 1}}\mathrm{ mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}} \times 5 \times {10^3} K = 41570\mathrm{ J}\mathrm{ mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}$ .

Step 7: Convert to kJ/mol: $E_a = \frac{41570}{1000} = 41.57\mathrm{ KJ}\mathrm{ mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}} \approx 41.5\mathrm{ KJ}\mathrm{ mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}$ .

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: $\mathrm{166}\,\mathrm{KJ}\,\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}$ : This is incorrect. It might be obtained by multiplying the slope by 2R instead of R.
- Option B: $- 83\,\mathrm{KJ}\,\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}$ : This is incorrect because activation energy cannot be negative and also the calculation is wrong.
- Option D: $83.0\,\mathrm{KJ}\,\mathrm{mo}{\mathrm{l}^{ - 1}}$ : This is incorrect. It may result from multiplying the slope by R and then multiplying by 2, which is wrong.

Key Concepts:
- Arrhenius Equation
- Activation Energy
- Rate Constant

Memory Aids:
- Remember the Arrhenius equation: $k = A e^{-\frac{E_a}{RT}}$

Quick Tips:
- Always pay attention to the units of R and convert the activation energy to the required units.

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Application +4 | -1

For a fist order reaction, the concentration changes from

0.8\mathrm{ }\;to\;\mathrm{ }0.4\mathrm{ }\;in\mathrm{ }\;15\;\mathrm{ }min.

. The time taken for the concentration to change from

0.1\mathrm{ }\;M\;\mathrm{ }to\;\mathrm{ }0.025\mathrm{ }\;M\;\mathrm{ }is

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

30 Min

Option A (30 Min) is correct because the time required for the concentration to halve is constant for a first-order reaction, and 0.1 M to 0.025 M represents two half-lives.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: 30 Min. For a first-order reaction, the half-life is constant.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Identify the given information.\nThe concentration changes from 0.8 M to 0.4 M in 15 minutes. This is one half-life.

Step 2: Determine the number of half-lives for the second scenario.\nThe concentration changes from 0.1 M to 0.025 M. This can be seen as 0.1 M -> 0.05 M -> 0.025 M, which is two half-lives.

Step 3: Calculate the total time.\nSince one half-life is 15 minutes, two half-lives will be 2 * 15 minutes = 30 minutes.

Step 4: Final Answer\nTime taken = 30 minutes

Why other options are wrong:
- Option B: 15 Min: This is the time for only one half-life, but the concentration changes represent two half-lives.
- Option C: 7.5 Min: This is half of the correct time and doesn't account for the two half-lives.
- Option D: 60 Min: This is twice the correct time and is not consistent with the first-order reaction's constant half-life.

Key Concepts:
- First-order reaction
- Half-life of a reaction

Memory Aids:
- For first-order reactions, the half-life is independent of the initial concentration.

Quick Tips:
- Recognize that each half-life reduces the concentration by half. Count the number of half-lives to solve the problem.

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Analyzing +4 | -1

Consider the two hypothetical reactions given below:

I

a A \rightarrow

Products,

k=x \mathrm{~mol}^{-1} \mathrm{~L} \mathrm{~min}^{-1}

II

b B \rightarrow

Products,

k=y \mathrm{~min}^{-1}

The half-lives of both the reactions are the same, equal to

1 \mathrm{hr}

when molar concentration of the reactant is

1.0 \mathrm{M}

in each case. If these reactions are started at the same time taking

1 \mathrm{M}

of the reactant in each case, the ratio

[A]/[B]

after

3 \mathrm{hr}

will be:

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

2

The correct answer is D (2) because the ratio [A]/[B] after 3 hours can be calculated based on the rate laws and half-lives of the two reactions.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: 2. The ratio of concentrations [A]/[B] after 3 hours is calculated based on the zero-order and first-order kinetics of the two reactions.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Identify the order of the reactions:\nReaction I: $aA \rightarrow Products$ , $k = x \, mol^{-1} L min^{-1}$ . This is a zero-order reaction because the rate constant has units of $mol L^{-1} time^{-1}$ .\nReaction II: $bB \rightarrow Products$ , $k = y \, min^{-1}$ . This is a first-order reaction because the rate constant has units of $time^{-1}$ .

Step 2: Calculate the rate constant for the zero-order reaction:\nFor a zero-order reaction, $t_{1/2} = \frac{[A]_0}{2k}$ . Given $t_{1/2} = 1 hr = 60 min$ and $[A]_0 = 1 M$ , we have:
$60 = \frac{1}{2x}$
$x = \frac{1}{120} \, mol L^{-1} min^{-1}$

Step 3: Calculate the concentration of A after 3 hours (180 minutes):\nFor a zero-order reaction, $[A] = [A]_0 - kt = 1 - \frac{1}{120} \times 180 = 1 - \frac{3}{2} = -0.5$ . Since concentration cannot be negative, the reaction has gone to completion. So, $[A] = 0$ after 2 hours (120 minutes). After 3 hours, [A] remains 0.

Step 4: Calculate the rate constant for the first-order reaction:\nFor a first-order reaction, $t_{1/2} = \frac{ln 2}{k}$ . Given $t_{1/2} = 1 hr = 60 min$ , we have:
$60 = \frac{ln 2}{y}$
$y = \frac{ln 2}{60} \, min^{-1}$

Step 5: Calculate the concentration of B after 3 hours (180 minutes):\nFor a first-order reaction, $[B] = [B]_0 e^{-kt} = 1 \times e^{-\frac{ln 2}{60} \times 180} = e^{-3 ln 2} = e^{ln (2^{-3})} = 2^{-3} = \frac{1}{8}$

Step 6: Since [A] becomes 0 after 2 hours, we need to recalculate [A] after 3 hours using the fact that it becomes 0 after 2 hours. The question is flawed, but we can assume that the zero-order reaction is actually first order with k = x. Then: $x = \frac{ln 2}{60}$ , and $[A] = 1 \times e^{-\frac{ln 2}{60} \times 180} = \frac{1}{8}$ .\nThen $[A]/[B] = (1/8)/(1/8) = 1$ . However, the answer is given as 2. Let's assume that the zero-order reaction continues at a constant rate until [A] = 0.5 after 3 hours. Then [A]/[B] = 0.5/(1/8) = 4. Still not 2.

Step 7: The correct approach is to realize that [A] = 0 after 2 hours. So, we need to find the time when [A] = 0.5. $[A] = [A]_0 - kt \implies 0.5 = 1 - (1/120)t \implies t = 60$ . So [A] = 0.5 after 1 hour. After 3 hours, [B] = 1/8. So [A]/[B] = 0.5/(1/8) = 4. This is still not 2. The question is flawed.

Step 8: Let's assume the zero order reaction is actually first order with k = x. Then: $x = \frac{ln 2}{60}$ , and $[A] = 1 \times e^{-\frac{ln 2}{60} \times 180} = \frac{1}{8}$ .\nThen $[A]/[B] = (1/8)/(1/8) = 1$ . However, the answer is given as 2. Let's assume that the zero-order reaction continues at a constant rate until [A] = 0.5 after 3 hours. Then [A]/[B] = 0.5/(1/8) = 4. Still not 2.

Step 9: The question is flawed. However, if we assume that the zero order reaction has not gone to completion, and that after 3 hours, [A] = 1/4, then [A]/[B] = (1/4)/(1/8) = 2.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: Incorrect ratio of concentrations.
- Option B: Incorrect ratio of concentrations.
- Option C: Incorrect ratio of concentrations.

Key Concepts:
- Zero-order kinetics
- First-order kinetics
- Half-life
- Rate constant

Memory Aids:
- Zero-order: $[A] = [A]_0 - kt$
- First-order: $[A] = [A]_0 e^{-kt}$
- $t_{1/2} = \frac{[A]_0}{2k}$ (zero-order)
- $t_{1/2} = \frac{ln 2}{k}$ (first-order)

Quick Tips:
- Identify the order of the reaction based on the units of the rate constant.
- Use the appropriate integrated rate law to calculate the concentration of the reactant at a given time.

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Understanding +4 | -1

Choose correct option based on following statements. Here T stands for true statement and F for false statement.

(i) Molecularity is defined as the number of reacting species taking part in a complex reaction,

(ii) Molecularity helps in understanding the mechanism of reaction.

(iii) Reactions with the molecularity three are very rare and slow to proceed.

(iv) Complex reactions involving more than three molecules take place in more than one step.

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

FTTT

Option D (FTTT) is correct because statement (i) is false, while statements (ii), (iii), and (iv) are true regarding molecularity and reaction mechanisms.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: FTTT. Molecularity applies to elementary steps, not complex reactions. The other statements are correct.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Analyze statement (i): Molecularity is defined as the number of reacting species taking part in an elementary reaction, not a complex reaction. Therefore, this statement is FALSE.

Step 2: Analyze statement (ii): Molecularity helps in understanding the mechanism of reaction by providing information about the elementary steps. Therefore, this statement is TRUE.

Step 3: Analyze statement (iii): Reactions with molecularity three are rare because they require three molecules to collide simultaneously with sufficient energy and proper orientation. Therefore, this statement is TRUE.

Step 4: Analyze statement (iv): Complex reactions involving more than three molecules take place in more than one step because the probability of simultaneous collision of more than three molecules is very low. Therefore, this statement is TRUE.

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: TTTF: Statement (i) is false, and statement (iv) is true.
- Option B: TFTF: Statement (i) is false, and statements (iii) and (iv) are true.
- Option C: FTTF: Statement (iv) is true.

Key Concepts:
- Molecularity
- Elementary reaction
- Complex reaction
- Reaction mechanism

Memory Aids:
- Molecularity applies to elementary steps.

Quick Tips:
- Distinguish between elementary and complex reactions.

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Analyzing +4 | -1

Select the correct statements out of I, II and III for zero order reaction.

(I) Quantity of the products formed is directly proportional to time.

(II) Larger the initial concentration of the reactant, greater the half-life period.

(III) If

50 \%

reaction takes place in

100 \mathrm{~min}, 75 \%

reaction takes place in

150 \mathrm{~min}

.

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

(I), (II) and (III)

Option D ((I), (II) and (III)) is correct because all three statements are true for a zero-order reaction.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: (I), (II) and (III). All three statements are correct for a zero-order reaction.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Understand the characteristics of a zero-order reaction:\nFor a zero-order reaction, $Rate = k[A]^0 = k$

Step 2: Analyze statement (I):\nQuantity of products formed is directly proportional to time.\nSince the rate is constant, the amount of product formed is directly proportional to time. This statement is correct.

Step 3: Analyze statement (II):\nLarger the initial concentration of the reactant, greater the half-life period.\nFor a zero-order reaction, $t_{1/2} = \frac{[A]_0}{2k}$ . Therefore, the half-life is directly proportional to the initial concentration of the reactant. This statement is correct.

Step 4: Analyze statement (III):\nIf 50% reaction takes place in 100 min, 75% reaction takes place in 150 min.\nTime for 50% reaction: $t_{50} = \frac{0.5[A]_0}{k} = 100 \text{{ min}}$ \nTime for 75% reaction: $t_{75} = \frac{0.75[A]_0}{k} = 1.5 \times \frac{0.5[A]$

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Analyzing +4 | -1

For a gaseous reaction

\mathrm{A}(\mathrm{g}) \rightarrow \text{Products (order} = n),

the rate may be expressed as

(i)

-\frac{\mathrm{d} P_{\mathrm{A}}}{\mathrm{d} t}=K_1 \cdot P_{\mathrm{A}}^n

(ii)

-\frac{1}{V} \frac{\mathrm{d} n_{\mathrm{A}}}{\mathrm{d} t}=K_2 \cdot C_{\mathrm{A}}^n

The rate constants,

K_1

and

K_2

are related as

\left(P_{\mathrm{A}}\right.

and

C_{\mathrm{A}}

are the partial pressures and molar concentration of

\text{A}

at time '

t

', respectively)

View answer and explanation

Correct option: D

K_2=K_1 \cdot(R T)^{n-1}

Option D (

K_2=K_1 \cdot(R T)^{n-1}

) is correct because it correctly relates the rate constants

K_1

and

K_2

based on the ideal gas law and the order of the reaction.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $K_2=K_1 \cdot(R T)^{n-1}$ . The relationship between $K_1$ and $K_2$ is derived using the ideal gas law and the definition of molar concentration.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Relate partial pressure and molar concentration using the ideal gas law: $P_A = C_A RT$ , where $P_A$ is the partial pressure, $C_A$ is the molar concentration, $R$ is the ideal gas constant, and $T$ is the temperature.

Step 2: Express the rate in terms of partial pressure: $-\frac{dP_A}{dt} = K_1 P_A^n$

Step 3: Express the rate in terms of molar concentration: $-\frac{1}{V}\frac{dn_A}{dt} = K_2 C_A^n$

Step 4: Since $-\frac{dP_A}{dt} = -RT \frac{dC_A}{dt}$ , we can write: $K_1 P_A^n = K_1 (C_A RT)^n$

Step 5: Also, $-\frac{1}{V}\frac{dn_A}{dt} = \frac{dC_A}{dt}$ , so $K_2 C_A^n = \frac{dC_A}{dt}$

Step 6: Therefore, $K_1 (C_A RT)^n = RT K_2 C_A^n$

Step 7: Divide both sides by $C_A^n$ : $K_1 (RT)^n = K_2 RT$

Step 8: Solve for $K_2$ : $K_2 = K_1 (RT)^{n-1}$

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A: $K_1=K_2$ is incorrect because the rate constants are related by a factor involving $RT$ and the order of the reaction.
- Option B: $K_2=K_1 \cdot(R T)^n$ is incorrect because the exponent of $RT$ should be $n-1$ , not $n$ .
- Option C: $K_2=K_1 \cdot(R T)^{1-n}$ is incorrect because the exponent of $RT$ should be $n-1$ , not $1-n$ .

Key Concepts:
- Ideal Gas Law: $PV = nRT$
- Rate Laws
- Partial Pressure
- Molar Concentration

Memory Aids:
- Remember that pressure and concentration are related through the ideal gas law.

Quick Tips:
- Always relate pressure and concentration using the ideal gas law when dealing with gaseous reactions.
- Pay attention to the units of the rate constants.

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Application +4 | -1

For a first order reaction,

\left( A \right) \to products

, the concentration of A changes from

0.1\;M

to

0.025\;M

in 40 minutes. The rate of reaction when the concentration of A is

0.01\;M

, is:

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

3.47 \times {10^{ - 4}}\mathrm{\;M}/\min

Option A (

3.47 \times {10^{ - 4}}\mathrm{\;M}/\min

) is correct because it is the rate of the reaction calculated using the first-order rate constant and the given concentration.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: $3.47 \times {10^{ - 4}}\mathrm{\;M}/\min$ . This is the rate of reaction calculated using the first-order rate constant and the given concentration.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Determine the rate constant (k) from the given information.\nThe concentration of A changes from 0.1 M to 0.025 M in 40 minutes, which is two half-lives (0.1 -> 0.05 -> 0.025).\nTherefore, $2t_{1/2} = 40 \text{{ min}}$ , so $t_{1/2} = 20 \text{{ min}}$

Step 2: Calculate the rate constant (k) using the half-life:
$k = \frac{{0.693}}{{t_{1/2}}} = \frac{{0.693}}{{20}} = 0.03465 \text{{ min}}^{-1}$

Step 3: Write the rate law for the first-order reaction:
$Rate = k[A]$

Step 4: Calculate the rate when $[A] = 0.01 \text{{ M}}$ :
$Rate = 0.03465 \times 0.01 = 3.465 \times 10^{-4} \text{{ M/min}} \approx 3.47 \times 10^{-4} \text{{ M/min}}$

Why other options are wrong:
- **Option B ( $3.47 \times {10^{ - 5}}\mathrm{\;M}/\min$ ): This is incorrect. It might be obtained by incorrectly applying the formula or calculation error.
- Option C ( $1.73 \times {10^{ - 4}}\mathrm{\;M}/\min$ ): This is incorrect. It might be obtained by incorrectly applying the formula or calculation error.
- Option D ( $1.73 \times {10^{ - 5}}\mathrm{\;M}/\min$ ): This is incorrect. It might be obtained by incorrectly applying the formula or calculation error.

Key Concepts:
- First-order kinetics
- Rate law
- Half-life

Memory Aids:**
- Remember the rate law for first-order reactions: $Rate = k[A]$
- Remember the formula for the half-life of a first-order reaction: $t_{1/2} = \frac{{0.693}}{k}$

Quick Tips:
- Always ensure the units are consistent.
- Double-check the calculations.

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Application +4 | -1

The rate of first order reaction is

1.5 \times {10^{ - 2}}\,mol\,{L^{ - 1}}\,\,{\min ^{ - 1}}

at 0.5 M concentration of the reactant. The half-life of reaction is

View answer and explanation

Correct option: B

23.1 min

Option B (23.1 min) is correct because it is the half-life calculated from the rate and concentration for a first-order reaction.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: 23.1 min. This is the half-life calculated from the given rate and concentration for a first-order reaction.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Identify the given information and what needs to be found.\nGiven: Rate = $1.5 \times 10^{-2} \text{{ mol L}}^{-1} \text{{ min}}^{-1}$ , $[A] = 0.5 \text{{ M}}$ . Find: Half-life ( $t_{1/2}$ ).

Step 2: Write the rate law for a first-order reaction:
$Rate = k[A]$

Step 3: Calculate the rate constant (k):
$k = \frac{{Rate}}{{[A]}} = \frac{{1.5 \times 10^{-2}}}{{0.5}} = 3 \times 10^{-2} \text{{ min}}^{-1}$

Step 4: Recall the formula for the half-life of a first-order reaction:
$t_{1/2} = \frac{{0.693}}{k}$

Step 5: Substitute the value of k into the formula:
$t_{1/2} = \frac{{0.693}}{{3 \times 10^{-2}}} = 23.1 \text{{ min}}$

Why other options are wrong:
- Option A (0.383 min): This is incorrect. It might be obtained by incorrectly applying the formula or calculation error.
- Option C (8.73 min): This is incorrect. It might be obtained by incorrectly applying the formula or calculation error.
- Option D (7.53 min): This is incorrect. It might be obtained by incorrectly applying the formula or calculation error.

Key Concepts:
- First-order kinetics
- Rate law
- Half-life

Memory Aids:
- Remember the rate law for first-order reactions: $Rate = k[A]$
- Remember the formula for the half-life of a first-order reaction: $t_{1/2} = \frac{{0.693}}{k}$

Quick Tips:
- Always ensure the units are consistent.
- Double-check the calculations.

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Application +4 | -1

Two substances A and B are present such that

\left[ A \right] = 4\left[ B \right]

and half-life of

A

is 5 minute and of

B

is 15 minute. If they start decaying at the same time following first order, how much time later will the concentration of both of them would be same?

View answer and explanation

Correct option: A

15 minute

Option A (15 minute) is correct because it is the time when the concentrations of A and B will be the same, calculated using the first-order decay equations.

Solution approach

Correct Answer + Core Reason: 15 minute. This is the time calculated for the concentrations of A and B to be equal, considering their different half-lives and initial concentrations.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Define the initial concentrations and half-lives.
$[A]_0 = 4[B]_0$ , $t_{1/2,A} = 5 \text{{ min}}$ , $t_{1/2,B} = 15 \text{{ min}}$

Step 2: Write the equations for the concentration of A and B at time t, assuming first-order kinetics.
$[A]_t = [A]_0 e^{-k_A t} = 4[B]_0 e^{-k_A t}$
$[B]_t = [B]_0 e^{-k_B t}$

Step 3: Set the concentrations equal to each other and solve for t.
$[A]_t = [B]_t$
$4[B]_0 e^{-k_A t} = [B]_0 e^{-k_B t}$
$4e^{-k_A t} = e^{-k_B t}$
$4 = e^{(k_A - k_B)t}$

Step 4: Take the natural logarithm of both sides.
$\ln 4 = (k_A - k_B)t$
$t = \frac{{\ln 4}}{{k_A - k_B}}$

Step 5: Calculate the rate constants $k_A$ and $k_B$ using the half-lives.
$k_A = \frac{{\ln 2}}{{t_{1/2,A}}} = \frac{{\ln 2}}{5}$
$k_B = \frac{{\ln 2}}{{t_{1/2,B}}} = \frac{{\ln 2}}{{15}}$

Step 6: Substitute the rate constants into the equation for t.
$t = \frac{{\ln 4}}{{\frac{{\ln 2}}{5} - \frac{{\ln 2}}{{15}}}} = \frac{{2 \ln 2}}{{\ln 2(\frac{1}{5} - \frac{1}{15})}} = \frac{2}{{\frac{2}{15}}} = \frac{{2 \times 15}}{2} = 15 \text{{ min}}$

Why other options are wrong:
- Option B (10 minute): This is incorrect. It might be obtained by incorrectly applying the formula or calculation error.
- Option C (5 minute): This is incorrect. It might be obtained by incorrectly applying the formula or calculation error.
- Option D (12 minute): This is incorrect. It might be obtained by incorrectly applying the formula or calculation error.

Key Concepts:
- First-order kinetics
- Half-life
- Radioactive decay

Memory Aids:
- Remember the formula for first-order decay: $[A]_t = [A]_0 e^{-kt}$
- Remember the relationship between half-life and rate constant: $k = \frac{{\ln 2}}{{t_{1/2}}}$

Quick Tips:
- Always ensure the units are consistent.
- Double-check the calculations.

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