Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Chemical Kinetics

Question:

A first order reaction is 20% complete in 10 minutes. Calculate the time taken for the reaction to go to 80% completion.

Options:

62.18 min

82.18 min

72.18 min

52.18 min

Correct Answer:

72.18 min

Explanation:

k = \(\frac{2.303}{t}\)log\(\frac{a}{a-x}\)

k = \(\frac{2.303}{10}\)log\(\frac{100}{100-20}\) = 0.0223 min-1

0.0223 = \(\frac{2.303}{t}\)log\(\frac{100}{100-80}\) = 72.18 min