In a zero-order reaction, for every 10 o C rise of temperature, the rate is doubled. If the temperature is increased from 10 o C to 100 o C, the rate of the reaction will become

Chemical Kinetics question

2012 · Q102

Chemical Kinetics question

2012 · Q102

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Correct answer: B

For energy 10° rise in temperature the rate of reaction doubles. So, rate = 2ⁿ
when, n = 1 rate = 2¹ = 2

when, temperature is increased from 10°C to 100°C change in temperature = 100 – 10 = 90°C

i.e., n = 9

So, rate = 2⁹ = 512 times

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