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Reactant ‘A’ underwent a decomposition reaction. The concentration of ‘A’ was measured periodically and recorded in the table given below:


Based on the above data, predict the order of the reaction and write the expression for the rate law.

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For first-order reactions, the natural logarithm of concentration vs time should yield a straight line.
Updated On: Feb 27, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

The reaction order can be determined using integrated rate law equations for various orders.
Plotting concentration versus time data allows for the determination of reaction order.
A linear plot of ln[A] against time signifies a first-order reaction.
The provided data confirms the reaction is first-order.
Consequently, the rate law is: \[ \text{Rate} = k[A] \]
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