MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution

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According to the rate law, the rate of a reaction is given by Rate = k[ Reactants ]^ n . Here, k is the rate constant, which is a proportionality constant relating the reaction rate to the reactant concentrations. The rate constant k is independent of the initial concentration of the reactants but depends on the temperature as given by the Arrhenius equation k = A e^ -E_a/RT . From the rate law, it is evident that the rate of the reaction is directly proportional to the rate constant k. Therefore, a greater value of the rate constant implies a faster reaction, not a slower one. Hence, the statement 'Greater the value of rate constant slower is the reaction' is incorrect. Answer: Greater the value of rate constant slower is the reaction.