Q1: During the nuclear explosion, one of the products is 90Sr with a half-life of 6.93 years.

If 1
µg of 90Sr was absorbed in the bones of a newly born baby in place of Ca, how much time, in
years, is required to reduce it by 90% if it is not lost metabolically
Q1: During the nuclear explosion, one of the products is 90Sr with a half-life of 6.93 years. If 1
µg of 90Sr was absorbed in the bones of a newly born baby in place of Ca, how much time, in
years, is required to reduce it by 90% if it is not lost metabolically
23.03

Solution:

All nuclear processes follow first order kinetics, and hence

On solving, t= 23.03 years

Q2: A sample of milk splits after 60 min. at 300K and after 40 min at 400K when the
population of lactobacillus acidophilus in it doubles. The activation energy (in kJ/mol) for this
process is closest to ---. (Given, R = 8.3 J mol−1K−1), , e−3 = 4.0)
Q2: A sample of milk splits after 60 min. at 300K and after 40 min at 400K when the
population of lactobacillus acidophilus in it doubles. The activation energy (in kJ/mol) for this
process is closest to ---. (Given, R = 8.3 J mol−1K−1), , e−3 = 4.0)
3.98

Solution:

The generation time can be utilized to get an indication of the rate ratio. Let the amount generated be (x).
Rate =

Rate300 K =

Rate400 K =

For the same concentration (which is applicable here), the rate ratio can also be equaled to the ratio of rate constants.

Ea = 0.4 × 8.3 × 1200 = 3984 J/mol = 3.98 kJ/mol

Q3: If 75% of a first order reaction was completed in 90 minutes, 60% of the same reaction
would be completed in approximately (in minutes) _____.
(take: log 2 = 0.30; log 2.5 = 0.40)
Q3: If 75% of a first order reaction was completed in 90 minutes, 60% of the same reaction
would be completed in approximately (in minutes) _____.
(take: log 2 = 0.30; log 2.5 = 0.40)
60.00

Solution:
Q4: The number of molecules with energy greater than the threshold energy for a reaction
increases five fold by a rise of temperature from 27ºC to 42ºC. Its energy of activation in J/mol
is ________. (Take ln 5 = 1.6 ; R = 8.3 J mol–1K–1)
Q4: The number of molecules with energy greater than the threshold energy for a reaction
increases five fold by a rise of temperature from 27ºC to 42ºC. Its energy of activation in J/mol
is ________. (Take ln 5 = 1.6 ; R = 8.3 J mol–1K–1)
83664

Solution:

T1 = 300 K T2 = 315 K

As per question as molecules activated are increased five times so k will increases five times

Now,

Ea = 83664 Joules/mole
Q5: The rate of a reaction decreased by 3.555 times when the temperature was changed
from 40ºC to 30ºC. The activation energy (in KJ mol-1) of the reaction is .......[Take; R = 8.314
J mol-1 K-1 In 3.555 = 1.268]
Round off the answer to the nearest integer.
Q5: The rate of a reaction decreased by 3.555 times when the temperature was changed
from 40ºC to 30ºC. The activation energy (in KJ mol-1) of the reaction is .......[Take; R = 8.314
J mol-1 K-1 In 3.555 = 1.268]
Round off the answer to the nearest integer.

100.00

Solution:
Q6: Gaseous cyclobutene isomerizes to butadiene in a first order process which has a ‘k’
value of 3.3 × 10-4s-1 at 153oC. The time in minutes it takes for the isomerization to proceed
40% to completion at this temperature is _______. (Rounded off to the nearest integer)
Q6: Gaseous cyclobutene isomerizes to butadiene in a first order process which has a ‘k’
value of 3.3 × 10-4s-1 at 153oC. The time in minutes it takes for the isomerization to proceed
40% to completion at this temperature is _______. (Rounded off to the nearest integer)
26.00
Solution:
Q7: Sucrose hydrolyses in acid solution into glucose and fructose following first order rate law
with a half-life of 3.33 h at 25 °C. After 9 h, the fraction of sucrose remaining is f. The value of
is _____ × 10–2. (Rounded off to nearest integer) [Assume: ln 10 = 2.303, ln 2 =
0.693]
Q7: Sucrose hydrolyses in acid solution into glucose and fructose following first order rate law
with a half-life of 3.33 h at 25 °C. After 9 h, the fraction of sucrose remaining is f. The value of
is _____ × 10–2. (Rounded off to nearest integer) [Assume: ln 10 = 2.303, ln 2 =
0.693]
81.00

Solution:
Q8: For the reaction, αA + bB → cC + dD, the plot of log k vs is given below:

The temperature at which the rate constant of the reaction is 10-4s-1 is ______ K.
(Rounded-off to the nearest integer)
[Given: The rate constant of the reaction is 10-5s-1 at 500 K.]
Q8: For the reaction, αA + bB → cC + dD, the plot of log k vs is given below:

The temperature at which the rate constant of the reaction is 10-4s-1 is ______ K.
(Rounded-off to the nearest integer)
[Given: The rate constant of the reaction is 10-5s-1 at 500 K.]
526.00
Solution:

Slope
At

at temperature

So,
T = 526.3 K
Q9: The rate constant of a reaction increases by five times on increase in temperature from
27oC to 52oC. The value of activation energy in kJ mol-1 is _______. (Rounded-off to the
nearest integer)
[R = 8.314 J K-1 mol-1]
Q9: The rate constant of a reaction increases by five times on increase in temperature from
27oC to 52oC. The value of activation energy in kJ mol-1 is _______. (Rounded-off to the
nearest integer)
[R = 8.314 J K-1 mol-1]
52.00

Solution:
Q10: An exothermic reaction X → Y has an activation energy 30 kJ mol–1. If energy change ∆
E during the reaction is –20 kJ, then the activation energy for the reverse reaction in kJ is
_____.
Q10: An exothermic reaction X → Y has an activation energy 30 kJ mol–1. If energy change ∆
E during the reaction is –20 kJ, then the activation energy for the reverse reaction in kJ is
_____.
50.00

Solution:
Q11: If the activation energy of a reaction is 80.9 kJ mol-1, the fraction of molecules at 700 K,
having enough energy to react to form products is e-x. The value of x is ______.
(Rounded off to nearest integer)
[Use R = 8.31 J K-1 mol-1]
Q11: If the activation energy of a reaction is 80.9 kJ mol-1, the fraction of molecules at 700 K,
having enough energy to react to form products is e-x. The value of x is ______.
(Rounded off to nearest integer)
[Use R = 8.31 J K-1 mol-1]
14.00

Solution:

Fraction of molecules crossing activation energy barrier

So
Q12: The decomposition of formic acid on gold surface follows first order kinetics. If the rate
constant at 300 K is 1.0 × 10-3s-1 and the activation energy Ea = 11.488 kJ mol-1, the rate
constant at 200 K is ______ × 10-5s-1. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
(Given: R = 8.314 J mol-1 K-1)
Q12: The decomposition of formic acid on gold surface follows first order kinetics. If the rate
constant at 300 K is 1.0 × 10-3s-1 and the activation energy Ea = 11.488 kJ mol-1, the rate
constant at 200 K is ______ × 10-5s-1. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
(Given: R = 8.314 J mol-1 K-1)
10.00

Solution:

⇒ K1 = 10–4 So, × 10–5 = 10–4 ⇒ = 10

(Given: R = 8.314 J Mol–1 K–1)
Q13: A and B decompose via first order kinetics with half-lives 54.0 min and 18.0 rain
respectively. Starting from an equimolar non reactive mixture of A and B, the time taken for
the concentration of A to become 16 times that of B is ____min (Round off to the Nearest
Integer).
Q13: A and B decompose via first order kinetics with half-lives 54.0 min and 18.0 rain
respectively. Starting from an equimolar non reactive mixture of A and B, the time taken for
the concentration of A to become 16 times that of B is ____min (Round off to the Nearest
Integer).
108.00

Solution:

A t1/2(A) = 54
A0 = B0 = N0

B t1/2(B) = 18

2t/18–t/54 = 16=24
2t/54 = 4

At = 16.Bt

22t/54 = 16=24
t = 108 min
Q14: For a certain first-order reaction 32% of the reactant is left after 570 s. The rate constant
of this reaction is …………. × 10–3 s–1. [Given: log102 = 0.301, ln 10 = 2.303]
Q14: For a certain first-order reaction 32% of the reactant is left after 570 s. The rate constant
of this reaction is …………. × 10–3 s–1. [Given: log102 = 0.301, ln 10 = 2.303]
2.02

Solution:
Q15: The reaction is an elementary reaction.
For a certain quantity of reactants, if the volume of the reaction vessel is reduced by a factor
of 3, the rate of the reaction increases by a factor of .................. (Round off to the Nearest
Integer).
Q15: The reaction is an elementary reaction.
For a certain quantity of reactants, if the volume of the reaction vessel is reduced by a factor
of 3, the rate of the reaction increases by a factor of .................. (Round off to the Nearest
Integer).
27.00

Solution:

For elementary reaction,

Rate of reaction

Initial rate

Final rate
Final rate = 27 Initial rate
Q16: 2NO(g) + Cl2(g) 2NOCl
This reaction was studied at – 10ºC and the following data was obtained

run [NO]0 [Cl2]0 r0

1 0.10 0.10 0.18
2 0.10 0.20 0.35
3 0.20 0.20 1.40

[NO]0 and [Cl2]0 are the initial concentrations and r0 is the initial reaction rate.
The overall order of the reaction is .................. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
Q16: 2NO(g) + Cl2(g) 2NOCl
This reaction was studied at – 10ºC and the following data was obtained

run [NO]0 [Cl2]0 r0

1 0.10 0.10 0.18
2 0.10 0.20 0.35
3 0.20 0.20 1.40

[NO]0 and [Cl2]0 are the initial concentrations and r0 is the initial reaction rate.
The overall order of the reaction is .................. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
3.00

Solution:

Exp. (I) 0.18 = K(0.1)x(0.1)y….(1)

Exp. (II) 0.35 = K(0.1)x(0.2)y….(2)
Exp. (III) 1.40 = K(0.2)x(0.2)y….(3)
(2) ÷ (3)

(1) ÷ (2)
Q17: A reaction has a half life of 1 min. the time required for 99.9% completion of the reaction
is .................... min. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
[Use: ln 2 = 0.69; ln 10 = 2.3]
Q17: A reaction has a half life of 1 min. the time required for 99.9% completion of the reaction
is .................... min. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
[Use: ln 2 = 0.69; ln 10 = 2.3]
10.00

Solution:

t99.9% =?
= 10 × t1/2
= 10 min
Derivation
Q18: The inactivation rate of a viral preparation is proportional to the amount of virus. In the
first minute after preparation, 10% of the virus is inactivated. The rate constant for viral
inactivation is . (Nearest integer)
[Use: property of logarithm: ]
Q18: The inactivation rate of a viral preparation is proportional to the amount of virus. In the
first minute after preparation, 10% of the virus is inactivated. The rate constant for viral
inactivation is . (Nearest integer)
[Use: property of logarithm: ]
106.00

Solution:

rate of inactivation = k [amount]1

Thus, it is a first order process.
Q19:
In the above first order reaction the concentration of reduces from initial concentration
to in 120 minutes at 300 K. The rate constant for the reaction at
300 K is . The value of x is ________.
[Given log5 = 0.6989]
Q19:
In the above first order reaction the concentration of reduces from initial concentration
to in 120 minutes at 300 K. The rate constant for the reaction at
300 K is . The value of x is ________.
[Given log5 = 0.6989]
1.34

Solution:

For a first order reaction,

Q20:
In the above first order reaction the initial concentration of is
at 318 K. The concentration of after 1 hour was . The rate
constant of the reaction at 318 K is . (Nearest integer)
[Given: log 3 = 0.477, log 2 = 0.3010]
Q20:
In the above first order reaction the initial concentration of is
at 318 K. The concentration of after 1 hour was . The rate
constant of the reaction at 318 K is . (Nearest integer)
[Given: log 3 = 0.477, log 2 = 0.3010]
7.00

Solution:

Using the integrated rate law for first order reaction –

Q21: For a chemical reaction A B, it was found that concentration of B is increased by 0.2
mol L–1 in 30 min. The average rate of the reaction is __________ × 10–1 mol L–1 h–1.
Q21: For a chemical reaction A B, it was found that concentration of B is increased by 0.2
mol L–1 in 30 min. The average rate of the reaction is __________ × 10–1 mol L–1 h–1.
4.00

Solution:

Rate =
Q22: For the first order reaction A → 2B, 1 mole of reactant A gives 0.2 moles of B after 100
minutes. The half-life of the reaction is ...... min. (Round off to the nearest integer).
[Use: ln 2 = 0.69, ln 10 = 2.3, ln 3 = 1.1]
Q22: For the first order reaction A → 2B, 1 mole of reactant A gives 0.2 moles of B after 100
minutes. The half-life of the reaction is ...... min. (Round off to the nearest integer).
[Use: ln 2 = 0.69, ln 10 = 2.3, ln 3 = 1.1]
690.00

Solution:

Given moles of A initially = 1.

After 100 mins, 0.2 moles of B are formed which means 0.1 moles of A are reacted.
Thus, moles of A remaining after 100 mins = 0.9.
Using first order integrated rate law,

Now, half life for first order reaction =

Thus, half-life = 690 mins.
Q23: The following data was obtained for chemical reaction given below at 975 K.
2NO(g) + 2H2(g) → N2(g) + 2H2O(g)

The order of the reaction with respect to NO is _____ [Integer answer]

Q23: The following data was obtained for chemical reaction given below at 975 K.
2NO(g) + 2H2(g) → N2(g) + 2H2O(g)

The order of the reaction with respect to NO is _____ [Integer answer]

1.00

Solution:

In experiments (a) and (b) [H2] is the same and [NO] is increased three times. The rate of the reaction is also increasing three
times. Thus, the order with respect to NO is 1.
Q24: The reaction that occurs in a breath analyzer, a device used to determine the alcohol
level in a person's blood stream is:
2K2Cr2O7 + 8H2SO4 + 3C2H6O 2Cr2 (SO4)3 + 3C2H4O2 + 2K2SO4 + 11H2O
If the rate of appearance of Cr2(SO4)3 is 2.67 mol min–1 at a particular time, the rate of
disappearance of C2H6O at the same time is ________ mol min–1. (Nearest integer)
Q24: The reaction that occurs in a breath analyzer, a device used to determine the alcohol
level in a person's blood stream is:
2K2Cr2O7 + 8H2SO4 + 3C2H6O 2Cr2 (SO4)3 + 3C2H4O2 + 2K2SO4 + 11H2O
If the rate of appearance of Cr2(SO4)3 is 2.67 mol min–1 at a particular time, the rate of
disappearance of C2H6O at the same time is ________ mol min–1. (Nearest integer)
4.00

Solution:
Q25: The first order rate constant for the decomposition of CaCO3 at 700 K is 6.36 × 10–3 s֪–1
and activation energy is 209 kJ mol–1. Its rate constant (in s–1 ) at 600 K is x × 10–6 . The
value of x is _______.? (Nearest integer)
[Given R = 8.31 J K–1 mol–1 ; log 6.36 × 10–3 = –2.19, 10–4.79 = 1.62 × 10–5]
Q25: The first order rate constant for the decomposition of CaCO3 at 700 K is 6.36 × 10–3 s֪–1
and activation energy is 209 kJ mol–1. Its rate constant (in s–1 ) at 600 K is x × 10–6 . The
value of x is _______.? (Nearest integer)
[Given R = 8.31 J K–1 mol–1 ; log 6.36 × 10–3 = –2.19, 10–4.79 = 1.62 × 10–5]
16.00

Solution:
Q26: For a first order reaction, the ratio of the time for 75% completion of a reaction to the
time for 50% completion is _______. (Integer answer)
Q26: For a first order reaction, the ratio of the time for 75% completion of a reaction to the
time for 50% completion is _______. (Integer answer)
2.00

Solution:

After 75% completion of a reaction, 25% of the reactant remains. Thus, 75% completion corresponds to two half-lives.
Q27: According to the following figure, the magnitude of the enthalpy change of the reaction A
+ B → M + N in kJ mol–1 is equal to _________. (Integer answer)
Q27: According to the following figure, the magnitude of the enthalpy change of the reaction A
+ B → M + N in kJ mol–1 is equal to _________. (Integer answer)

45.00

Solution:
Q28: For the reaction A → B, the rate constant k(in s–1) is given by

The energy of activation in kJ mol–1 is _______. (Nearest integer)

[Given : R = 8.314 J K–1 mol–1 ]
Q28: For the reaction A → B, the rate constant k(in s–1) is given by

The energy of activation in kJ mol–1 is _______. (Nearest integer)

[Given : R = 8.314 J K–1 mol–1 ]
47.00

Solution:

Given
We know -

= 47.29 = 47 (Nearest integer)

Q29: The rate constants for decomposition of acetaldehyde have been measured over the
temperature range 700 – 1000 K. The data has been analysed by plotting ln K vs graph.
The value of activation energy for the reaction is _____ kJ mol–1. (Nearest integer)
(Given : R = 8.31 J K–1 mol–1).
Q29: The rate constants for decomposition of acetaldehyde have been measured over the
temperature range 700 – 1000 K. The data has been analysed by plotting ln K vs graph.
The value of activation energy for the reaction is _____ kJ mol–1. (Nearest integer)
(Given : R = 8.31 J K–1 mol–1).

154

Solution:
Q30: For a given chemical reaction

Concentration of C changes from 10 mmol dm–3 to 20 mmol dm–3 in 10 seconds. Rate of

appearance of D is 1.5 times the rate of disappearance of B which is twice the rate of
disappearance A. The rate of appearance of D has been experimentally determined to be 9
mmol dm–3 s–1. Therefore the rate of reaction is _____ mmol dm–3 s–1. (Nearest Integer)
Q30: For a given chemical reaction

Concentration of C changes from 10 mmol dm–3 to 20 mmol dm–3 in 10 seconds. Rate of

appearance of D is 1.5 times the rate of disappearance of B which is twice the rate of
disappearance A. The rate of appearance of D has been experimentally determined to be 9
mmol dm–3 s–1. Therefore the rate of reaction is _____ mmol dm–3 s–1. (Nearest Integer)
1.00
Solution:

For the given chemical reaction;

= 9 m mol dm–3 s–1

Reaction:
Rate of Reaction
= 1 m mol/dm3/s
Ans = 1
Q31: At 345 K, the half life for the decomposition of a sample of a gaseous compound initially
at 55.5 kPa was 340 s. When the pressure was 27.8, kPa the half life was found to be 170 s.
The order of the reaction is ____. [integer answer]
Q31: At 345 K, the half life for the decomposition of a sample of a gaseous compound initially
at 55.5 kPa was 340 s. When the pressure was 27.8, kPa the half life was found to be 170 s.
The order of the reaction is ____. [integer answer]
0

Solution:

(t1/2)1 = 340 s, P1 = 55.5 kPa

(t1/2)2 = 170 s, P2 = 27.8 kPa

Taking pressure in gaseous compound

(2)1 = (2)1–n
⇒ 1–n = 1
n=0
It is zero order reaction
Q32: A flask is filled with equal moles of A and B. The half lives of A and B are 100 s and 50 s
respectively and are independent of the initial concentration. The time required for the
concentration of A to be four times that of B is_____s.
(Given: ln 2 = 0.693)
Q32: A flask is filled with equal moles of A and B. The half lives of A and B are 100 s and 50 s
respectively and are independent of the initial concentration. The time required for the
concentration of A to be four times that of B is_____s.
(Given: ln 2 = 0.693)
200

Solution:

So, After 200s

[A] = 4[B]
Q33: Catalyst A reduces the activation energy for a reaction by 10 kJ mol–1 at 300 K. The
ratio of rate constants. is . The value of is _____. [nearest integer]
[Assume that the pre-exponential factor is same in both the cases. Given R = 8.31 J K–1 mol–
1]
Q33: Catalyst A reduces the activation energy for a reaction by 10 kJ mol–1 at 300 K. The
ratio of rate constants. is . The value of is _____. [nearest integer]
[Assume that the pre-exponential factor is same in both the cases. Given R = 8.31 J K–1 mol–
1]

4.00

Solution:
Q34: It has been found that for a chemical reaction with rise in temperature by 9 K the rate
constant gets doubled. Assuming a reaction to be occurring at 300 K, the value of activation
energy is found to be _______ kJ mol–1. [nearest integer]
(Given In10 = 2.3, R = 8.3 J K–1mol-1, log 2 = 0.30)
Q34: It has been found that for a chemical reaction with rise in temperature by 9 K the rate
constant gets doubled. Assuming a reaction to be occurring at 300 K, the value of activation
energy is found to be _______ kJ mol–1. [nearest integer]
(Given In10 = 2.3, R = 8.3 J K–1mol-1, log 2 = 0.30)
59.00

Solution:

= 59244.5 J/mol
= 59.24 kJ/mol
Nearest Integer = 59
Q35: The rate constant for a first order reaction is given by the following equation:

The activation energy for the reaction is given by _____ kJ mol–1. (In Nearest integer)
(Given: R = 8.3 J K–1 mol–1)
Q35: The rate constant for a first order reaction is given by the following equation:

The activation energy for the reaction is given by _____ kJ mol–1. (In Nearest integer)
(Given: R = 8.3 J K–1 mol–1)
166

Solution:

Form question,

Ans-166
Q36: For a first order reaction A B, the rate constant, k = 5.5 10–14 s–1. The time
required for 67% completion of reaction is x 10–1 times the half life of reaction. The value of
x is _____ (Nearest integer) [Given: log 3 = 0.4771]
Q36: For a first order reaction A B, the rate constant, k = 5.5 10–14 s–1. The time
required for 67% completion of reaction is x 10–1 times the half life of reaction. The value of
x is _____ (Nearest integer) [Given: log 3 = 0.4771]
16.00
Solution:
Q37: A radioactive element has a half life of 200 days. The percentage of original activity
remaining after 83 days is _____. (Nearest integer)
(Given: antilog 0.125 = 1.333, antilog 0.693 = 4.93)
Q37: A radioactive element has a half life of 200 days. The percentage of original activity
remaining after 83 days is _____. (Nearest integer)
(Given: antilog 0.125 = 1.333, antilog 0.693 = 4.93)
75

Solution:

= 0.75
Hence, the percentage of original activity remaining after 83 days is 75%.
Q38: The activation energy of one of the reactions in a biochemical process is 532611 J mol–
1. When the temperature falls from 310 K to 300 K, the change in rate constant observed is

. The value of x is _____.

[Given: ln 10 = 2.3
R = 8.3 J K–1 mol–1]
Q38: The activation energy of one of the reactions in a biochemical process is 532611 J mol–
1. When the temperature falls from 310 K to 300 K, the change in rate constant observed is

. The value of x is _____.

[Given: ln 10 = 2.3
R = 8.3 J K–1 mol–1]
1.00

Solution:
Q39: The equation
is followed for the decomposition of compound A. The activation energy for the reaction
is_____ kJ mol–1. [Nearest integer]
(Given: R = 8.314 J K–1 mol–1)
Q39: The equation
is followed for the decomposition of compound A. The activation energy for the reaction
is_____ kJ mol–1. [Nearest integer]
(Given: R = 8.314 J K–1 mol–1)
216

Solution:

k = (6.5 × 1012 s–1) e–26000 K/T ……(i)

Arrhenius equation is given by
k = Ae–Ea/RT …. (ii)
From equation (i) and (ii), we obtain

Ea = R × 26000 K
= 8.314 J K–1 mol–1 × 26000 K
= 216 164 J mol–1
= 216 kJ mol–1
Q40: The half life for the decomposition of gaseous compound A is 240 s when the gaseous
pressure was 500 Torr initially. When the pressure was 250 Torr, the half life was found to be
4.0 min. The order of the reaction is……. (Nearest integer)
Q40: The half life for the decomposition of gaseous compound A is 240 s when the gaseous
pressure was 500 Torr initially. When the pressure was 250 Torr, the half life was found to be
4.0 min. The order of the reaction is……. (Nearest integer)
1

Solution:

(t1/2) at P1 = 240 s = 4 min (P1 = 500 torr)

(t1/2) at P2 = 4 min (P2 = 250 torr)
t1/2 at both pressure is same.
It means t1/2 is independent of initial pressure.
Hence, it is first order reaction.
Q41: For the decomposition of azomethane.
CH3N2CH3(g) CH3CH3(g) + N2(g) a first order reaction, the variation in partial pressure
with time at 600 K is given as

The half life of the reaction is _____ × 10–5 s.

[Nearest integer]
Q41: For the decomposition of azomethane.
CH3N2CH3(g) CH3CH3(g) + N2(g) a first order reaction, the variation in partial pressure
with time at 600 K is given as

The half life of the reaction is _____ × 10–5 s.

[Nearest integer]
2.00

Solution:
Q42: For a reaction A → 2B + C the half lives are 100 s and 50 s when the concentration of
reactant A is 0.5 and 1.0 mol L–1 respectively. The order of the reaction is ________. (Nearest
Integer)
Q42: For a reaction A → 2B + C the half lives are 100 s and 50 s when the concentration of
reactant A is 0.5 and 1.0 mol L–1 respectively. The order of the reaction is ________. (Nearest
Integer)
2

Solution:

t1/2 = 100 sec, a0 = 0.5

t1/2 = 50 sec, a0 = 1

(2) = (2)n–1
n–1=1
n=2
Q43: 2NO + 2H2 → N2 + 2H2O
The above reaction has been studied at 800°C. The related data are given in the table below

Reaction serial Initial pressure of Initial Pressure of Initial rate

number H2/kPa NO/kPa

1 65.6 40.0 0.135

2 65.6 20.1 0.033
3 38.6 65.6 0.214
4 19.2 65.6 0.106

The order of the reaction with respect to NO is____

Q43: 2NO + 2H2 → N2 + 2H2O
The above reaction has been studied at 800°C. The related data are given in the table below

Reaction serial Initial pressure of Initial Pressure of Initial rate

number H2/kPa NO/kPa

1 65.6 40.0 0.135

2 65.6 20.1 0.033
3 38.6 65.6 0.214
4 19.2 65.6 0.106

The order of the reaction with respect to NO is____

2
Solution:

Let the rate of reaction (r) is as

From 1st data

From 2nd data

On dividing equation (1) by equation (2)

Order of reaction w.r.t. NO is 2.

Q44:

If formation of compound [B] follows the first order of kinetics and after 70 minutes the
concentration of [A] was found to be half of its initial concentration. Then the rate constant of
the reaction is x × 10–6 s–1. The value of x is______. (Nearest Integer)
Q44:

If formation of compound [B] follows the first order of kinetics and after 70 minutes the
concentration of [A] was found to be half of its initial concentration. Then the rate constant of
the reaction is x × 10–6 s–1. The value of x is______. (Nearest Integer)
165

Solution:
Q45: For the given first order reaction
A→B
the half life of the reaction is 0.3010 min. The ratio of the initial concentration of reactant to
the concentration of reactant at time 2.0 min will be equal to ___________. (Nearest integer)
Q45: For the given first order reaction
A→B
the half life of the reaction is 0.3010 min. The ratio of the initial concentration of reactant to
the concentration of reactant at time 2.0 min will be equal to ___________. (Nearest integer)
100

Solution:

For 1st order reaction

Q46: For a reaction, given below is the graph of ln k vs . The activation energy for the
reaction is equal to ________ cal mol–1. (Nearest integer).
(Given : R = 2 cal K–1 mol–1)
Q46: For a reaction, given below is the graph of ln k vs . The activation energy for the
reaction is equal to ________ cal mol–1. (Nearest integer).
(Given : R = 2 cal K–1 mol–1)

8.00
Solution:

k=Ae–Ea/RT

Slope =
Q47: The reaction between X and Y is first order with respect to X and zero order with respect
to Y.

Experiment
I. 0.1 0.1 2 × 10–3
II. L 0.2 4 × 10–3
III. 0.4 0.4 M × 10–3
IV. 0.1 0.2 2 × 10–3

Examine the data of table and calculate ratio of numerical values of M and L. (Nearest
Inetger)
Q47: The reaction between X and Y is first order with respect to X and zero order with respect
to Y.

Experiment
I. 0.1 0.1 2 × 10–3
II. L 0.2 4 × 10–3
III. 0.4 0.4 M × 10–3
IV. 0.1 0.2 2 × 10–3

Examine the data of table and calculate ratio of numerical values of M and L. (Nearest
Inetger)
40
Solution:

Rate
Q48: Assuming of trace radioactive element X with a half life of 30 years is absorbed by
a growing tree. The amount of X remaining in the tree after 100 years is___×10–1 .
[Given : ln 10 = 2.303; log2 = 0.30]
Q48: Assuming of trace radioactive element X with a half life of 30 years is absorbed by
a growing tree. The amount of X remaining in the tree after 100 years is___×10–1 .
[Given : ln 10 = 2.303; log2 = 0.30]
1.00

Solution:
Q49: The rate of a certain biochemical reaction at physiological temperature (T) occurs 106
times faster with enzyme than without. The change in activation energy upon adding enzyme
is:
(A) − 6RT

(B) –6 2.303 RT

(C) + 6RT

(D) +6 2.303 RT
Q49: The rate of a certain biochemical reaction at physiological temperature (T) occurs 106
times faster with enzyme than without. The change in activation energy upon adding enzyme
is:
(A) − 6RT

(B) –6 2.303 RT

(C) + 6RT

(D) +6 2.303 RT

Solution:

….. (1)
….. (2)
Dividing equation 1 with equation 2, we get

Taking loge on both sides, we get

Q50: Consider the following plots of rate constant versus for four different reactions. Which
of the following orders is correct for the activation energies of these reactions?

(A) Ea > Ec > Ed > Eb

(B) Ec > Ea > Ed > Eb

(C) Eb > Ed > Ec > Ea

(D) Eb > Ea > Ed > Ec

Q50: Consider the following plots of rate constant versus for four different reactions. Which
of the following orders is correct for the activation energies of these reactions?

(A) Ea > Ec > Ed > Eb

(B) Ec > Ea > Ed > Eb

(C) Eb > Ed > Ec > Ea

(D) Eb > Ea > Ed > Ec

Solution:

To avoid confusion, in this question we’ll be denoting activation energy by Ex

Here, the graph given in the question is of a straight line and we know that the equation of straight line is y = mx + c-(2)
Comparing equation 1 with 2 we get,
Slope
So, from the graph we can conclude that the line with the most negative slope will have the maximum activation energy value.
Ec > Ea > Ed > Eb
Q51: For following reactions

It was found that the Ea is decreased by 30 kJ/mol in the presence of catalyst. If the rate
remains unchanged , the activation energy for catalysed reaction is (Assume pre exponential
factor is same)
(A) 75 kJ/mol

(B) 135 kJ/mol

(C) 105 kJ/mol

(D) 198 kJ/mol

Q51: For following reactions

It was found that the Ea is decreased by 30 kJ/mol in the presence of catalyst. If the rate
remains unchanged , the activation energy for catalysed reaction is (Assume pre exponential
factor is same)
(A) 75 kJ/mol

(B) 135 kJ/mol

(C) 105 kJ/mol

(D) 198 kJ/mol

Solution:

Kcatalyst = Kwithout catalyst

On Solving, Ea = 105 kJ mol−1

(Ea)c = 105.30 = 75 kJ/mol

We have to calculate (Ea)c

Option a will be correct.
Q52: The results given in the below table were obtained during kinetic studies of the following
reaction :

Experiment [A]/mol L–1 [B]/mol L–1 Initial rate/molL–1 min–1

I 0.1 0.1
II 0.1 0.2
III 0.2 0.1
IV X 0.2
V 0.3 Y

X and Y in the given table are respectively :

(A) 0.4, 0.4

(B) 0.3, 0.4

(C) 0.4, 0.3

(D) 0.3, 0.3

Q52: The results given in the below table were obtained during kinetic studies of the following
reaction :

Experiment [A]/mol L–1 [B]/mol L–1 Initial rate/molL–1 min–1

I 0.1 0.1
II 0.1 0.2
III 0.2 0.1
IV X 0.2
V 0.3 Y

X and Y in the given table are respectively :

(A) 0.4, 0.4

(B) 0.3, 0.4

(C) 0.4, 0.3

(D) 0.3, 0.3

Solution:

Exp. (I)
(II)
(III)

y = 0.4
Ans. (2)
Q53: It is true that :
(A) A second order reaction is always a multistep reaction

(B) A first order reaction is always a single step reaction

(C) A zero order reaction is a multistep reaction

(D) A zero order reaction is a single step reaction

Q53: It is true that :
(A) A second order reaction is always a multistep reaction

(B) A first order reaction is always a single step reaction

(C) A zero order reaction is a multistep reaction

(D) A zero order reaction is a single step reaction

Solution:

Zero-order reaction is multiple step reaction

Q54: For the reaction which statement is correct ?
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q54: For the reaction which statement is correct ?
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:
Q55: A flask contains a mixture of compound A and B. Both compounds decompose by first
order kinetics. The half-lives for A and B are 300 s and 180 s, respectively. If the
concentrations of A and B are equal initially, the time required for the concentration of A to be
four times that of B (in s) is : (Use ln 2 = 0.693)
(A) 180

(B) 300

(C) 120

(D) 900
Q55: A flask contains a mixture of compound A and B. Both compounds decompose by first
order kinetics. The half-lives for A and B are 300 s and 180 s, respectively. If the
concentrations of A and B are equal initially, the time required for the concentration of A to be
four times that of B (in s) is : (Use ln 2 = 0.693)
(A) 180

(B) 300

(C) 120

(D) 900

Solution:

At and Bt are related as [A] = 4 [B]

Q56: The rate constant (k) of a reaction is measured at different temperatures (T), and the
data are plotted in the given figure. The activation energy of the reaction in kJ mol–1 is : (R is
gas constant)

(A) R

(B) 2/R

(C) 1/R

(D) 2R
Q56: The rate constant (k) of a reaction is measured at different temperatures (T), and the
data are plotted in the given figure. The activation energy of the reaction in kJ mol–1 is : (R is
gas constant)

(A) R

(B) 2/R

(C) 1/R

(D) 2R
Solution:

ln (k) = ln (A)
ln (A) = 10
Slope =
Q57: Consider the following reactions

The order of the above reactions are a, b, c and d, respectively. The following graph is
obtained when log [rate] vs. log [conc.] are plotted:

Among the following the correct sequence for the order of the reactions is:
(A) c>a>b>d

(B) d>a>b>c

(C) d>b>a>c

(D) a>b>c>d
Q57: Consider the following reactions

The order of the above reactions are a, b, c and d, respectively. The following graph is
obtained when log [rate] vs. log [conc.] are plotted:

Among the following the correct sequence for the order of the reactions is:
(A) c>a>b>d

(B) d>a>b>c

(C) d>b>a>c

(D) a>b>c>d
Solution:

Rate = K (conc.)order
log (rate) = log (K) + order log (conc.)

Slope = order
According graph
d > b > a > c order of slope
Q58: For the following graphs.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)
(v)

Choose from the options given below, the correct one regarding order of reaction is:
(A) (ii) zero order (iii) and (v) First order

(B) (i) and (ii) Zero order (v) First order

(C) (ii) and (iv) Zero order (v) First order

(D) (i) and (ii) Zero order (iii) and (v) First order
Q58: For the following graphs.
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)
(v)

Choose from the options given below, the correct one regarding order of reaction is:
(A) (ii) zero order (iii) and (v) First order

(B) (i) and (ii) Zero order (v) First order

(C) (ii) and (iv) Zero order (v) First order

(D) (i) and (ii) Zero order (iii) and (v) First order
Solution:

(i) Rate of the reaction remains constant with time – zero order reaction.

(ii) Half-life is directly proportional to the initial concentration of reactant - zero order reaction.

(iii) Concentration of reactant decreases exponentially with time - first order reaction.

(iv) Concentration of reactant remains unchanged with time – possible only after equilibrium that too in a reversible reaction.
(v) Rate is directly proportional to the concentration of reactant - first order reaction.
Q59: For a reaction of order n, the unit of the rate constant is:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Q59: For a reaction of order n, the unit of the rate constant is:
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Solution:

The rate law can be written as Rate = k [A]n

Using dimensional analysis –
Q60: For a first order reaction the time required for completion of 90% reaction is 'x’ times the
half life of the reaction. The value of ‘x’ is
(Given: ln 10 = 2.303 and log 2 = 0.3010)
(A) 1.12

(B) 2.43

(C) 3.32

(D) 33.31
Q60: For a first order reaction the time required for completion of 90% reaction is 'x’ times the
half life of the reaction. The value of ‘x’ is
(Given: ln 10 = 2.303 and log 2 = 0.3010)
(A) 1.12

(B) 2.43

(C) 3.32

(D) 33.31

Solution:

T90% = 3.32 T50%

Q61: At 30°C, the half life for the decomposition of AB2 is 200 s and is independent of the
initial concentration of AB2. The time required for 80% of the AB2 to decompose is (Given: log
2 = 0.30; log 3 = 0.48)
(A) 200 s

(B) 323 s

(C) 467 s

(D) 532 s
Q61: At 30°C, the half life for the decomposition of AB2 is 200 s and is independent of the
initial concentration of AB2. The time required for 80% of the AB2 to decompose is (Given: log
2 = 0.30; log 3 = 0.48)
(A) 200 s

(B) 323 s

(C) 467 s

(D) 532 s

Solution:

Since, half life is independent of the initial concentration of AB2. Hence, reaction is “First Order”.
Q62: Which one of the following given graphs represents the variation of rate constant (k) with
temperature (T) for an endothermic reaction?
(A)

(B)

(C)
(D)
Q62: Which one of the following given graphs represents the variation of rate constant (k) with
temperature (T) for an endothermic reaction?
(A)

(B)

(C)
(D)

Solution:

The dependence of rate constant on temperature is exponential. The equation is –

For an endothermic reaction, the rate constant increases with increase in temperature.