NEETChemistryChemical Kinetics
In a zero-order reaction, what happens to the half-life if the initial concentration of the reactants increases?
Options
- AThe half-life increases.
- BThe half-life decreases.
- CThe half-life remains constant.
- DThe half-life becomes zero.
Correct answer
A. The half-life increases.
Step-by-step solution
In a zero-order reaction, the half-life is directly proportional to the initial concentration of the reactants. Therefore, if the initial concentration increases, the half-life also increases.