Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical Kinetics
Observe the following reaction ; A(g)+3B(g)⟶2C(g) The rate of this reaction (−dtd[A]) is 3×10−3molL−1min−1. What is thd value of −dtd[B] in molL−1min−1?
A
3×10−3
B
9×10−3
C
10−3
D
1.5×10−3
Answer
9×10−3
Explanation
Solution
The rationalised rate =
\hspace20mm -\frac{d [A]}{dt} = -\frac{1}{3} \frac{d [B]}{dt} = \frac{1}{2} \frac{d [C]}{dt}
From this relation we have
\hspace20mm -\frac{d [B]}{dt} = -3 \times \frac{d [A]}{dt}
\hspace33mm = -3 \times 3 \times 10^{-3}
\hspace33mm = 9 \times 10^{-3}