Question

The rate of a reaction is equal to the rate constant. The order of the reaction is ______

Options

• 0

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Answer 1

The rate of a reaction is equal to the rate constant. The order of the reaction is 0.

Explanation:

The sum of powers of concentration terms in a rate law is zero in a zero-order reaction. As a result, the reaction rate equals the rate constant.