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If the rate constant for a first order reaction is 2.303×10-3 s-1, find the time required to reduce 4 g of the reactant to 0.2 g.
ChemistryChemical KineticsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 1.30 hours 
  • B 21.60 hours 
  • C 0.36 hours 
  • D 2.60 hours 
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 0.36 hours 

According to the integrated rate law for the rate of reaction, the rate constant is:

k=1tlnaa-x

Rate constant k=2.303×10-3 s-1

Weight of reactant at t=0 is 4 g. Weight after the time t=t is 0.2g.

t=1klnaa-x=12.303×10-3 s-1ln40.2=434.22×ln20=434.22×2.996 s=1300.92 s

 t=1300.92 s=1300.923600=0.36 hour

So, the time required is 0.36 hours.

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