Half life of reaction : H2O2(aq)= H2O(l) + 1/2 O2 (g) is independent of initial concentration of H2O2 volume of O2 gas after 20 minute is 5L at 1 atm and 27degreeC and after completion of reaction is 50L. The rate constant is :
(1) 1/20 log 10 min ^-1
(2) 2.303/20 log 10 min ^-1
(3) 2.303/20 log 50/45 min ^-1
(4) 2.303/20 log 45/50 min ^-1
Asked by thakurpratyush5 | 14th Aug, 2015, 07:57: PM
Expert Answer:
The correct option is 3 as this reaction is first order reaction.


Answered by Prachi Sawant | 15th Aug, 2015, 11:01: PM
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