Chemistry-Rate of Reaction

NEET Chemistry Rate of Reaction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

Which of the following statements about the rate of reaction are correct?

A

The instantaneous rate of reaction can be defined as the average rate over an infinitesimally small time interval.

B

The rate of a zero-order reaction depends directly on the concentration of the reactants.

C

For a first-order reaction, the time taken for 90% completion is equal to the time taken for 99% completion.

D

The rate constant for a reaction can vary with temperature and affects the speed at which equilibrium is reached.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Statement A is correct as it describes the instantaneous rate based on the average rate at a very small time interval. Statement B is incorrect because zero-order reactions are independent of reactant concentration. Statement C is incorrect as the time for 99% completion is actually twice that for 90% completion in first-order kinetics. Statement D is true but not directly related to the instantaneous rate concept.

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