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Question
Write an expression for instantaneous rate of reaction:
2N2O(g) → 4NO2(g) + O2(g).
What is the order of reaction?
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Solution
- Expression for instantaneous rate of reaction:
Rate of reaction = `- 1/2 ("d"["N"_2"O"])/"dt" = 1/4 ("d"["NO"_2])/("dt") = ("d"["O"_2])/"dt"` - The given reaction is of first order.
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