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At 518oC the rate of decomposition of a sample of gaseous acetaldehyde initially at a pressure of 363 Torr, was 1.00 Torr s–1 when 5% had reacted and 0.5 Torr s–1 when 33% had reacted. The order of the reaction is
- A0
- B2
- C3
- D1
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Correct answer: B
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Use pressure as concentration
For a gaseous reaction at constant volume and temperature, pressure is proportional to concentration.
So we can use where is the partial pressure of acetaldehyde remaining. -
Initial pressure
Given initial pressure: -
Pressure when 5% has reacted
If has reacted, then remains: Given rate: -
Pressure when 33% has reacted
If has reacted, then remains: Given rate: -
Apply rate law ratio
Substitute values: -
Solve for
Taking logarithms: Now, So, -
Conclusion
The reaction is second order.
Therefore, the correct option is:
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