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JEE Main 2019Chemical Kinetics Question with Solution

JEE Main 2019 (12 Jan Shift 1)

Question

Decomposition of X exhibits a rate constant of 0.05μg/year. How many years are required for the decomposition of 5μg of X into 2.5μg?

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Correct answer
D50

Step-by-step explanation

According to unit of rate constant, it is a zero order reaction. Then, half life of reaction will be:

t12=C02k=5μg2×0.05μg/year=50 year

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