Question:

The rate of a first-order reaction is $5.6 \times 10^{-4}$ mol L$^{-1}$s$^{-1}$ when the concentration of reactant is $0.2$ mol L$^{-1}$. The rate constant $k$ is:

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For first order: $k = \dfrac{\text{Rate}}{[\text{Reactant}]}$. Units of $k$ are s$^{-1}$.
Updated On: Jul 23, 2026
  • $5.6 \times 10^{-3}$ s$^{-1}$
  • $2.8 \times 10^{-4}$ s$^{-1}$
  • $2.8 \times 10^{-5}$ s$^{-1}$
  • $2.8 \times 10^{-3}$ s$^{-1}$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Concept
For a first-order reaction, the rate law is: $\text{Rate} = k[A]^1$.

Step 2: Analysis
Rearranging: $k = \dfrac{\text{Rate}}{[A]}$.

Step 3: Calculation
$k = \dfrac{5.6 \times 10^{-4}}{0.2} = \dfrac{5.6 \times 10^{-4}}{2 \times 10^{-1}} = 2.8 \times 10^{-3}$ s$^{-1}$.

Final Answer: (D)
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