For the reaction 2N2O5→4NO2+O2, if the initial concentration of N2O5 is 7.2molL−1 and after 20 minutes, [NO2] becomes 2.4molL−1, then what will be rate of decomposition of N2O5 in molL−1min−1 ?
A
0.06
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B
0.03
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C
1.3
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D
2.4
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Solution
The correct option is A0.06
2N2O5⟶4NO2+O2
7.2−2α4αα
Given 4α=2.4
⇒α=0.6
Change in N2O5 concentration= Δ[N2O5]=7.2−(7.2−2α)
⇒2α=1.2molL−1
∴ Rate of decomposition of N2O5=Δ[N2O5]Δt=1.220=0.06molL−1min−1