Q49 / 197 · NEET 2009 (Mains) · Chemistry

Half-life period of a first-order reaction is 1386 seconds. The specific rate constant of the reaction is :

  • A
    $5.0 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$
  • B
    $5.0 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$
  • C
    $0.5 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$
  • Correct answer
    D
    $0.5 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$

Solution

$\mathrm{K}=\frac{0.693}{\mathrm{t}_{1 / 2}}=\frac{0.693}{1386}=0.5 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~S}^{-1}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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