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The reaction A(s)2B(g)+C(g) is first order. The pressure after 20 min. and after a very long time are 150 mm Hg and 225 mm Hg. The value of rate constant and pressure after 40 min. are?

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0.05 In 1.5 min1, 200 mm
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0.5 In2 min1, 300 mm
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0.05 In3 min1, 300 mm
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0.05In3 min1, 200 mm
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Solution

The correct option is C 0.05 In3 min1, 300 mm
To solve this question, we will use the following relation
pi=pinfinite
ln[(pip0)/(pipt)]=kt (1)

where pi is the pressure of the system at the infinite time (or a very long time), p0 is the initial pressure, pt is the final pressure of the system, k is the rate constant and t is the time. Here the given equation is

A(s)2B(g)+C(g)

As the starting material is a solid, therefore the initial pressure of the system will be zero. Hence the equation (1) will reduce to

ln[(pi)/(pipt)]=kt (2)

We are given that the pressure after a very long time is 225 mm of Hg. So pi =225 mm. Also pressure after 20 minutes is 150 mm, t=20 minutes and pt =p20=150 mm.

Substituting the above values in equation (2), we get

ln[225/(225150)]=k×20

this gives k =0.05ln3 per minute.

So the correct answer is 0.05ln3/min.

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