GK Question

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For a zero-order reaction, the unit of rate constant is ________.

  1. s⁻¹
  2. mol L⁻¹ s⁻¹
  3. L mol⁻¹ s⁻¹
  4. mol² L⁻² s⁻¹

Answer: mol L⁻¹ s⁻¹

Zero-order: rate = k, so k has same units as rate (concentration/time). First-order: s⁻¹; Second-order: L mol⁻¹ s⁻¹. Unit analysis helps identify reaction order. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]

Topic Chemistry - Chemical Kinetics
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