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What are pseudo-first-order reactions? - Chemistry

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What are pseudo-first-order reactions?

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Certain reactions that are expected to be of higher order follow the first-order kinetics. Such reactions are said to be pseudo-first-order reactions.

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Chapter 6: Chemical Kinetics - Exercises [Page 136]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 6 Chemical Kinetics
Exercises | Q 3. vi. a. | Page 136

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