Question

For a first order reaction, half life period is 100 seconds. How long will it take for the reaction to

complete 75%​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Half life time (

2

t

1

)= 100 sec. (given)

K=

100

0.693

Time required for 90% completion?

Here let initial concentration =a

Concentration decomposed is 90%

x=

100

90×a

=0.9a

Now,

t=

t

1

/2

0.693

2.303

log

a−x

a

⇒

100

2.303

log

a−0.9a

a

⇒

0.693

2.303

log

0.1a

a

⇒

100

2.303

log10

⇒

0.693

2.303

×100×log10

⇒339.32sec

Approx. 333 seconds