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Redox Reactions

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The decomposition of NH₃ on platinum surface is zero order reaction. What are the rates of production of N₂ and H₂ if k = 2.5 × 10⁻⁴ mol⁻¹ L s⁻¹?

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Solution

The decomposition of NH₃ on platinum surface is represented by the following equation.

Therefore,

However, it is given that the reaction is of zero order.

Therefore,

Therefore, the rate of production of N₂ is

And, the rate of production of H₂ is

= 7.5 × 10⁻⁴ mol L⁻¹ s⁻¹

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