In a consecutive first order reaction,
(where k1 and k2 are the respective rate constants) species B has transient existence. Therefore,
A. k1 ≈ k2
B. k1 = 2k2
C. k1 ≫ k2
D. k1 ≪ k2
Answer: Option D
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The half-life of a first order reaction varies with temperature according to
A. In t1/2 ∝ 1/T
B. In t1/2 ∝ T
C. t1/2 ∝ 1/T2
D. t1/2 ∝ T2
A. 0.1386 min-1
B. 0.0693 min-1
C. 0.1386 mol L-1min-1
D. 0.0693 mol L-1min-1
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