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Which of the following is an example of fractional order reaction ?

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  1. A2 H ₂ O ₂ (g) 2 H ₂ O (l) + O ₂ (g)
  2. BH ₂ (g) + I ₂ (g) 2 HI (g)
  3. CCH ₃ CHO (g) CH ₄ (g) + CO (g)
  4. D2 NO (g) + 2 H ₂ (g) N ₂ (g) + 2 H ₂ O (l)

Correct answer

C. CH ₃ CHO (g) CH ₄ (g) + CO (g)

Step-by-step solution

The decomposition of acetaldehyde ( CH ₃ CHO ) is a well-known example of a fractional order reaction. The experimentally determined rate law for this reaction is given by: Rate = k[ CH ₃ CHO ]^ 1.5 Thus, the overall order of the reaction is 1.5 , which is a fractional value. For the other given reactions: Decomposition of H ₂ O ₂ is a first-order reaction. Formation of HI from H ₂ and I ₂ is a second-order reaction. Reaction between NO and H ₂ is a third-order reaction. Answer: CH ₃ CHO (g) CH ₄ (g) + CO (g)

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