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In a first order reaction, the concentration of the reactant, decreases from 0.8 M to 0.4 M in 15 minutes. The time taken for the concentration to change from 0.1 M to 0.025 M is
ChemistryChemical KineticsNEET
Options:
  • A 15 min
  • B 75 min
  • C 60 min
  • D 30 min
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 30 min
Order 1
Concentration changes from 0.8 M to 0.4 M in (50%) 15 minutes this half life is = 15 minutes = t50
A change from 0.1 M to 0.025 M is 75% and for first order reaction
t75=2×t50=2×15=30 minutes
t50=15 minutes
k=2.303log2t50=2.303log215
α=0.1 M
α-x=0.025 M
for first order:
k=2.303logtαα-x
2.303log215=2.303tlog0.10.025=2.303tlog4
2.303log215=2×2.303log2t
t = 30 minutes.

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