Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical Kinetics
If the rate of a reaction is equal to the rate constant, the order of the reaction is
A
2
B
3
C
0
D
1
Answer
0
Explanation
Solution
Rate of reaction is equal to the rate constant for zero order reaction. Let us consider the following hypothetical change. \hspace20mm A \longrightarrow B + C
Suppose this reaction is zero order, then
\hspace20mm rate ∝ [A]^\circ
\therefore \hspace20mm rate =k [A]^\circ =k