MHT CET202527 Apr 2025Evening ShiftChemistryChemical KineticsActual
What is numerical value of rate constant of a first order reaction that is 20 % completed in 10 minute ?
Options
- A0.0223
- B0.0322
- C0.223
- D0.322
Correct answer
A. 0.0223
Step-by-step solution
The integrated rate law for a first-order reaction is k = 2.303 t ( [A]₀ [A]_t ) . Since the reaction is 20% complete after 10 minutes, [A]_t = 0.8[A]₀ . Choosing [A]₀ = 100 and [A]_t = 80 gives [A]₀ [A]_t = 1.25 . k = 2.303 10 (1.25) 0.2303 0.0969 0.02231 min ⁻¹ This matches option A .