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1. The reaction shown below has the rate law: Rate = k [BrO3–][Br–][H+]. BrO3–(

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Question

1. The reaction shown below has the rate law: Rate = k[BrO3–][Br–][H+].

BrO3–(aq) + 5 Br–(aq) + 6 H+(aq) 3 Br2(aq) + 3 H2O(l)

What is the overall order of reaction?

zeroth

first

second

third

2.

The following set of data was obtained by the method of initial rates for the reaction:

(H3C)3CBr + OH- (H3C)3COH + Br-

What is the value of the rate constant, k?

8.8 × 10-4 s-1

4.4 × 10-4 s-1

1.8 × 10-4 s-1

A.

zeroth

B.

first

C.

second

D.

third

2.

The following set of data was obtained by the method of initial rates for the reaction:

(H3C)3CBr + OH- (H3C)3COH + Br-

What is the value of the rate constant, k?

A.

8.8 × 10-4 s-1

B.

4.4 × 10-4 s-1

C.

1.8 × 10-4 s-1

Explanation / Answer

1. Option D, since order is equal to the sum of powers of the reactants present in the rate law equation. Here powers on BrO3-, Br- and H+ are 1, 1 and 1 respectively. So, sum of these is 1+1+1= 3

Hence third order reaction.

2. Data is insufficient