Question
Physical Chemistry Question on Solutions
A sample of glucose was decomposed at 140°C in a solution containing 0.030 M HCl. The velocity constant k, was found to be 0.0080 hr-1. If the spontaneous rate constant, is 0.0010 hr-1 and the catalysis due to hydroxyl ions in this acidic solution is considered
A
0.22 per mole per hour
B
0.233 per mole per hour
C
0.27 per mole per hour
D
0.29 per mole per hour
Answer
0.233 per mole per hour
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): 0.233 per mole per hour