In a pure zero-order reaction, the time required for 50% completion is precisely 100 minutes. What w — Chemical Kinetics Chemistry Question
Question
In a pure zero-order reaction, the time required for 50% completion is precisely 100 minutes. What will be the exact time required for 75% completion of the same reaction under identical conditions?
Answer: A
💡 Solution & Explanation
For a zero-order reaction, the amount reacted $x = kt$. At 50%, $0.5a = k(100)$. At 75%, $0.75a = k(t_{75\%})$. Dividing the equations: $0.75 / 0.50 = t_{75\%} / 100 \Rightarrow 1.5 = t_{75\%} / 100 \Rightarrow t_{75\%} = 150 \text{ minutes}$.
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