The rate constant of a reaction does not depend upon:
A
temperature
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B
activation energy
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C
catalyst
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D
concentration of reactants and products
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Solution
The correct option is D concentration of reactants and products → The rate constant is the rate of reaction if all the concentrations are set equal to unity.
→ It is independent of concentration but depends on temperature of the reaction, catalyst and activation energy.