Question:

Units of rate constant for first and zero order reactions in terms of molarity $M$ unit are respectively

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • $M \,sec^{-1}, \,sec^{-1}$
  • $M\,sec^{-1}$
  • $sec^{-1}, M \,sec^{-1}$
  • $sec^{-1}, M$
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The Correct Option is C

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Unit of rate constant $=\left[\frac{1}{M}\right]^{n-1} time^{-1}$ for zero order, $\left[\frac{1}{M}\right]^{-1} sec^{-1}=M \,sec^{-1}$ for first order , $\left[\frac{1}{M}\right]^{1-1} sec^{-1}=sec^{-1}$
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Concepts Used:

Rate of a Chemical Reaction

The rate of a chemical reaction is defined as the change in concentration of any one of the reactants or products per unit time.

Consider the reaction A → B,

Rate of the reaction is given by,

Rate = −d[A]/ dt=+d[B]/ dt

Where, [A] → concentration of reactant A

[B] → concentration of product B

(-) A negative sign indicates a decrease in the concentration of A with time.

(+) A positive sign indicates an increase in the concentration of B with time.

Factors Determining the Rate of a Reaction:

There are certain factors that determine the rate of a reaction:

  1. Temperature
  2. Catalyst
  3. Reactant Concentration
  4. Chemical nature of Reactant
  5. Reactant Subdivision rate