Chemistry-Rate of Reaction

NEET Chemistry Rate of Reaction Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): The rate of reaction increases with an increase in temperature. | Reason (R): The rate constant of a reaction nearly doubles with a 10°C rise in temperature.

A

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

(A) is true but (R) is false.

D

(A) is false but (R) is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context states that most reactions are accelerated by increasing temperature and the rate constant nearly doubles with a 10°C rise, making (R) a good explanation for (A).

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