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A reaction having equal energies of activation for forward and reverse reaction has : [NEET 2013]
  • a)
    ΔG = 0
  • b)
    ΔH = 0
  • c)
    ΔH = ΔG = ΔS = 0
  • d)
    ΔS = 0
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Jatin Dasgupta answered
A) A high equilibrium constant

b) A low equilibrium constant

c) No equilibrium constant

d) A negative equilibrium constant

The correct answer is: c) No equilibrium constant

Select the rate law that corresponds to data shown for the following reaction [1994]
  • a)
    rate = k [B]3
  • b)
    rate = k [B]4
  • c)
    rate = k [A] [B]3
  • d)
    rate = k [A]2 [B]2
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Palak Khanna answered
From data 1 and 3, it is clear that keeping (B) const, When [A] is doubled, rate remains unaffected. Hence rate is independent of [A]. from 1 and 4, keeping [A] constant, when [B] is doubled, rate become 8 times. Hence [rate ∝ [ B]3].

For a first order reaction A → B th e reaction rate at reactant concentration of 0.01 M is found to be 2.0 x 10-5 mol L-1 S-1. The half life period of the reaction is [2 00 5]
  • a)
    30 s
  • b)
    220 s
  • c)
    300 s
  • d)
    347 s
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ameya Yadav answered
A first-order reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which the rate of reaction is directly proportional to the concentration of one reactant. Mathematically, it can be represented by the following equation:

Rate = k[A]

Where Rate is the rate of reaction, k is the rate constant, and [A] is the concentration of reactant A.

The integrated rate law for a first-order reaction is given by:

ln([A]t/[A]0) = -kt

Where [A]t is the concentration of reactant A at time t, [A]0 is the initial concentration of reactant A, k is the rate constant, and t is the time.

In a first-order reaction, the half-life (t1/2) is constant and independent of the initial concentration of reactant A. The half-life can be calculated using the equation:

t1/2 = ln(2)/k

Overall, a first-order reaction is characterized by a decreasing concentration of reactant A over time, with the rate of reaction proportional to the concentration of A.

In a zero-order reaction for every 10° rise of temperature, the rate is doubled. If the temperature is increased from 10°C to 100°C, the rate of the reaction will become : [2012]
  • a)
    256 times
  • b)
    512 times
  • c)
    64 times
  • d)
    128 times
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

In a zero-order reaction, the rate of the reaction does not depend on the concentration of the reactants. The reaction proceeds at a constant rate over time.

For every 10 units of time that pass, the concentration of the reactant will decrease by the same amount. This is because the rate of the reaction is constant and independent of the reactant concentration.

For example, if the initial concentration of the reactant is 100 units, after 10 units of time, the concentration will decrease to 90 units. After another 10 units of time, the concentration will decrease to 80 units, and so on.

This behavior is characteristic of zero-order reactions, where the rate is determined solely by the reaction mechanism and is not influenced by the concentration of the reactants.

Activation energy of a chemical reaction can be determined by [1998]
  • a)
    evaluating rate constant at standard temperature
  • b)
    evaluating velocities of reaction at two different temperatures
  • c)
    evaluating rate constants at two different temperatures
  • d)
    changing concentration of reactants
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

The activation energy of a chemical reaction is the minimum amount of energy required for the reactant molecules to undergo a chemical transformation and form products. It is an important parameter that determines the rate at which a reaction occurs.

To determine the activation energy of a chemical reaction, one method is to evaluate the rate constants at two different temperatures. This is the correct answer (option C) because it is based on the Arrhenius equation, which describes the relationship between the rate constant and temperature.

Here is a detailed explanation of why evaluating rate constants at two different temperatures helps determine the activation energy of a chemical reaction:

1. Arrhenius equation:
The Arrhenius equation is given by:
k = A * e^(-Ea/RT)
Where:
- k is the rate constant of the reaction,
- A is the pre-exponential factor or frequency factor,
- Ea is the activation energy,
- R is the gas constant, and
- T is the temperature in Kelvin.

2. Effect of temperature on rate constant:
According to the Arrhenius equation, the rate constant of a reaction is exponentially dependent on the temperature. As the temperature increases, the rate constant also increases.

3. Evaluating rate constants at two different temperatures:
By measuring the rate constants at two different temperatures, we can set up two equations using the Arrhenius equation. Let's assume the rate constants at temperature T1 and T2 are k1 and k2, respectively.

Using the Arrhenius equation for k1:
k1 = A * e^(-Ea/RT1)

Using the Arrhenius equation for k2:
k2 = A * e^(-Ea/RT2)

4. Taking the ratio:
Dividing the equation for k1 by the equation for k2 gives:
k1/k2 = (A * e^(-Ea/RT1)) / (A * e^(-Ea/RT2))
k1/k2 = e^((Ea/R)*((1/T2) - (1/T1)))

5. Simplifying the equation:
Taking the natural logarithm of both sides of the equation, we get:
ln(k1/k2) = (Ea/R)*((1/T2) - (1/T1))

6. Determining the activation energy:
By rearranging the equation, we can solve for Ea:
Ea = R * ((1/T2) - (1/T1)) * ln(k1/k2)

7. Conclusion:
By evaluating the rate constants at two different temperatures and using the Arrhenius equation, we can determine the activation energy of a chemical reaction. This method allows us to calculate the activation energy without directly measuring the reaction rate at different temperatures.

In a reversible reaction the energy of activation of the forward reaction is 50 kcal. The energy of activation for the reverse reaction will be [1996]
  • a)
    < 50 kcal
  • b)
    either greater than or less than 50 kcal
  • c)
    50 kcal
  • d)
    > 50 kcal
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anirudh Datta answered
Thus energy of activation for reverse reaction depend upon whether reaction is exothermic or endothermic If reaction is exothermic,  ΔH = +ve Ea(b) > Ea(f) If reaction is endothermic  ΔH =+ve Ea(b) < Ea(f )

The rate of reaction depends upon the [1995]
  • a)
    volume
  • b)
    force
  • c)
    pressure
  • d)
    conc. of reactants
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Akshat Chavan answered
The rate of a reaction is the speed at which the reactants are converted into products.
It depends upon the concentration of reactants. e.g for the reaction

If the rate of the reaction is equal to the rate constant, the order of the reaction is [2003]
  • a)
    3
  • b)
    0
  • c)
    1
  • d)
    2
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rate of Reaction and Rate Constant

Rate of Reaction:
The rate of a chemical reaction is a measure of how quickly reactants are converted into products. It is determined by the change in concentration of the reactants or products over a given period of time. The rate of reaction can be expressed as the rate at which the concentration of a reactant decreases or the rate at which the concentration of a product increases.

Rate Constant:
The rate constant, denoted as k, is a proportionality constant that relates the rate of reaction to the concentrations of the reactants. It is specific to a particular reaction at a given temperature and is independent of reactant concentrations. The rate constant is determined experimentally and is often used to determine the order of a reaction.

Order of Reaction:
The order of a reaction is the sum of the exponents in the rate equation. It represents how the rate of reaction is affected by changes in the concentration of the reactants. The order can be zero, first, second, or any other positive or negative integer.

Explanation of the Answer:

In this question, it is given that the rate of the reaction is equal to the rate constant. This implies that the rate equation for the reaction can be written as:

rate = k[A]^x[B]^y

where [A] and [B] are the concentrations of the reactants, and x and y are the orders of the reaction with respect to A and B, respectively.

Since the rate of reaction is equal to the rate constant, the rate equation simplifies to:

rate = k

Comparing this with the general rate equation, we can conclude that the order of the reaction is zero. This means that the rate of the reaction is independent of the concentrations of the reactants.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' which states that the order of the reaction is 0.

For the reaction rate and rate constant are 1.02 × 10–4 mol lit–1 sec–1 and 3.4 × 10–5 sec–1 respectively then concentration of N2O5 at that time will be [2001]
  • a)
    1.732M
  • b)
    3M
  • c)
    3.4 × 105M
  • d)
    1.02 × 10–4M
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarthak Saini answered
from the unit of rate constant it is clear that the reaction follow first order kinetics. Hence by rate law equation,    
 r = k [N2O5] where r = 1.02 × 10–4,
k = 3.4 × 10–5 1.02 × 10–4 = 3.4 × 10–5 [N2O5]
[N2O5] = 3M

The activation energy for a simple chemical reaction A → B is Ea in forward direction. The activation energy for reverse reaction [2003]
  • a)
    Is always double of Ea
  • b)
    Is negative of Ea
  • c)
    Is always less than Ea
  • d)
    Can be less than or more than Ea
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

The activation energy of reverse reaction will depend upon whether the forward reaction is exothermic or endothermic.
As ΔH = Ea (forward reaction) – Ea(backward reaction)
For exothermic reaction
for endothermic reaction

The reaction of hydrogenandiodine monochloride is given as: [2007]
The reaction is of first order with respect to H2(g) and ICI(g), following mechanisms were proposed.
Mechanism A:
Mechanism B:

Which of the above mechanism(s) can be consistent with the given information about the reaction?
  • a)
    A and B both
  • b)
    neither A nor B
  • c)
    A only
  • d)
    B only
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarthak Saini answered
As the slowest step is the rate determining step thus the mechanism B will be more consistent with the given information also because it involve one molecule of H2 and one molecule of  ICl it can expressed as r = k [H2][ICl] Which shows that the reaction is first order w.r.t. both H2 & ICl.

When a biochemical reaction is carried out in laboratory in the absence of enzyme then rate of reaction obtained is 10–6 times, then activation energy of reaction in the presence of enzyme is
  • a)
    [2001]
  • b)
    Different from Ea obtained in laboratory
  • c)
    P is required
  • d)
    Can't say anything
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Nilotpal Gupta answered
The presence of enzyme (catalyst) increases the speed of reaction by lowering the energy barrier, i.e. a new path is followed with lower activation energy.
Here ET is the threshold energy.
Ea and Ea1 is energy of activation of reaction in absence and presence of catalyst respectively.

The bromination of acetone that occurs in acid solution is represented by this equation. [2008]
These kinetic data were obtained for given reaction concentrations.
Initial Concentrations, M
Initial rate, disappearance of Br2, Ms–1
5.7×10–5
5.7 × 10–5
1.2 × 10–4
3.1 × 10–4
Base on these data, the rate equations is:
  • a)
    Rate = k[CH3COCH3][H+]
  • b)
    Rate = k [CH = COCH3][Br2]
  • c)
    Rate = k [CH3 COCH3] [Br2] [H+]2
  • d)
    Rate = k [CH3COCH3][Br2] [H+]
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anand Jain answered
Rewriting the given data for the reaction
Actually this reaction is autocatalyzed and involves complex calculation for concentration terms.
We can look at the above results in a simple way to find the dependence of reaction rate (i.e. rate of disappearance of Br2).
From data (1) and (2) in which concentration of CH3COCH3 and H+ remain unchanged and only the concentration of Br2 is doubled, there is no change in rate of reaction. It means the rate of reaction is independent of concentration of Br2.
Again from (2) and (3) in which (CH3CO CH3) and (Br2) remain constant but H+ increases from 0.05 M to 0.10 i.e. doubled, the rate of reaction changes from 5.7×10–5 to 1.2 × 10–4 (or 12 × 10–5), thus it also becomes almost doubled. It shows that rate of reaction is directly proportional to [H+].
From (3) and (4), the rate should have doubled due to increase in conc of [H+] from 0.10 M to 0.20 M but the rate has changed from 1.2× 10–4 to 3.1×10–4. This is due to change in concentration of CH3 CO CH3 from 0.30 M to 0.40 M. Thus the rate is directly proportional to [CH3 COCH3].
We now get rate = k [CH3COCH3]1[Br2]0[H+]1        
= k [CH3COCH3][H+].

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