Consider a complex reaction taking place in three steps with rate constants k1 , k2 and k3 respectively. The overall…

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Q71 jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Arrhenius Equation

Pre-exponential factors of two different reactions of same order are identical. Let activation energy of first reaction exceeds the activation energy of second reaction by

20 kJ mol⁻¹

. If

k₁

and

k₂

are the rate constants of first and second reaction respectively at 300 K, then

ln k₂k₁

will be ..... (nearest integer)

[R=8.3 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹]

Numerical Answer. Answer: 8 to 8

Solution

Related Formula

ln k = ln A - (Eₐ)/(RT)

Core Logic

For Reaction 1: $ln k₁ = ln A - (E₁)/(RT)$ $\ln k_1 = \ln A - \frac{E_1}{RT}$ For Reaction 2: $ln k₂ = ln A - (E₂)/(RT)$ $\ln k_2 = \ln A - \frac{E_2}{RT}$ (Pre-exponential factor $A$ $A$ is the same).

Subtracting the first from the second:

ln k₂ - ln k₁ = -(E₂)/(RT) - (-(E₁)/(RT))

ln ((k₂)/(k₁)) = (E₁ - E₂)/(RT)

Given that $E₁$ $E_1$ exceeds $E₂$ $E_2$ by $20 kJ mol⁻¹$ $20\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$, $E₁ - E₂ = 20000 J mol⁻¹$ $E_1 - E_2 = 20000\text{ J mol}^{-1}$. $T = 300 K$ $T = 300\text{ K}$, $R = 8.3 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹$ .

ln ((k₂)/(k₁)) = (20000)/(8.3 \times 300) = (200)/(8.3 \times 3) = (200)/(24.9)

ln ((k₂)/(k₁)) = 8.032

Rounding off to nearest integer gives 8.

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Q58 jee_main_2026_21_jan_evening First Order Reactions and Rate Constant

Decomposition of A is a first order reaction at T(K) and is given by

A(g) arrow B(g) + C(g)

. In a closed 1 L vessel, 1 bar

A(g)

is allowed to decompose at T(K). After 100 minutes, the total pressure was 1.5 bar. What is the rate constant (in

min⁻¹

) of the reaction?

( 2 = 0.3)

A. $(1) 6.9 \times 10⁻¹$ $(1) \ 6.9 \times 10^{-1}$
B. $(2) 6.9 \times 10⁻³$ $(2) \ 6.9 \times 10^{-3}$
C. $(3) 6.9 \times 10⁻²$ $(3) \ 6.9 \times 10^{-2}$
D. $(4) 6.9 \times 10⁻⁴$ $(4) \ 6.9 \times 10^{-4}$

Solution

Related Formula

$k = (2.303)/(t) ( P₀2P₀ - Ptotal)$ or equivalent first-order expression.

Core Logic

For $A(g) arrow B(g) + C(g)$ :

Initial pressure: $P₀ = 1 bar$ $P_0 = 1 \text{ bar}$
At time $t = 100 min$ $t = 100 \text{ min}$, pressure of A remaining $= 1 - P$ $= 1 - P$, pressures of B and C $= P$ $= P$.
Total pressure $Ptotal = 1 - P + P + P = 1 + P = 1.5 bar P = 0.5 bar$ .

Remaining pressure of A $= 1 - 0.5 = 0.5 bar$ $= 1 - 0.5 = 0.5 \text{ bar}$.

Step 1: Calculating Rate Constant

k = (1)/(100) ln((1)/(0.5)) = (0.693)/(100) = 6.9 \times 10⁻³ min⁻¹

Pattern Recognition

Sees: gaseous phase first-order kinetics with total pressure data. Trap: Confusing partial pressure of reactant with total pressure in rate expressions.

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Q62 jee_main_2026_22_january_morning First Order Reaction Rates

A

arrow

products (First order reaction). Three sets of experiment were performed for a reaction under similar experimental conditions. Run 1

\Rightarrow

100 mL of 10 M solution of reactant A Run 2

\Rightarrow

200 mL of 10 M solution of reactant A Run 3

\Rightarrow

100 mL of 10 M solution of reactant A + 100 mL of

H₂O

added. The correct variation of rate of reaction is

A. $Run 1 = Run 2 = Run 3$ $\text{Run 1 = Run 2 = Run 3}$
B. $Run 3 < Run 1 = Run 2$ $\text{Run 3 < Run 1 = Run 2}$
C. $Run 3 < Run 1 < Run 2$ $\text{Run 3 < Run 1 < Run 2}$
D. $Run 1 < Run 2 < Run 3$ $\text{Run 1 < Run 2 < Run 3}$

Solution

Related Formula

Rate = k[A]

Where $[A]$ $[A]$ is the molar concentration of reactant A.

Core Logic

For a first order reaction, the rate is directly proportional to the concentration of the reactant, not the total volume or the total number of moles.

In Run 1: $[A] = 10 M$ $[A] = 10\text{ M}$. $Rate₁ = k(10)$ $\text{Rate}_1 = k(10)$. In Run 2: $[A] = 10 M$ $[A] = 10\text{ M}$. $Rate₂ = k(10)$ $\text{Rate}_2 = k(10)$. (Volume increased, but molarity is identical). In Run 3: 100 mL of 10 M solution is diluted with 100 mL water. New volume is 200 mL. $M₁ V₁ = M₂ V₂ 10 \times 100 = M₂ \times 200 M₂ = 5 M$ . $[A] = 5 M$ $[A] = 5\text{ M}$. $Rate₃ = k(5)$ $\text{Rate}_3 = k(5)$.

Step 1: Final Conclusion

Therefore, $Rate₃ < Rate₁ = Rate₂$ .

Pattern Recognition

Rate laws depend exclusively on molar concentration (M). Diluting the solution decreases rate, while just taking a larger volume of the same stock solution keeps the rate identical.

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Q73 jee_main_2026_22_january_morning Arrhenius Equation

The temperature at which the rate constants of the given below two gaseous reactions become equal is ____ K. (Nearest integer).

X arrow Y k₁ = 10⁶e(-30000)/(T)

P arrow Q k₂ = 10⁴e(-24000)/(T)

Given:

ln 10 = 2.303

Numerical Answer. Answer: 1303 to 1303

Solution

Related Formula

k = A e-Eₐ/RT

Core Logic

Equate the two rate constants: $k₁ = k₂$ $k_{1} = k_{2}$

10⁶e(-30000)/(T) = 10⁴e(-24000)/(T)

Divide both sides by $10⁴$ $10^4$:

10²e(-30000)/(T) = e(-24000)/(T)

Divide both sides by $e(-30000)/(T)$ $e^{\frac{-30000}{T}}$:

100 = e(-24000)/(T)e(-30000)/(T)

100 = e(6000)/(T)

Step 1: Solve for T

Take the natural logarithm ( $ln$ $\ln$) on both sides:

ln(100) = (6000)/(T)

2 ln(10) = (6000)/(T)

Substitute $ln 10 = 2.303$ $\ln 10 = 2.303$:

2 \times 2.303 = (6000)/(T)

4.606 = (6000)/(T)

T = (6000)/(4.606) = 1302.64 K

Step 2: Rounding

Nearest integer is 1303.

Pattern Recognition

Simple exponential equating. Group powers of 10 on one side and exponentials on the other, then apply natural log.

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Q57 jee_main_2026_22_january_evening Arrhenius Equation and Temperature Dependence

Correct statements regarding Arrhenius equation among the following are: (A) Factor

e-Eₐ/RT

corresponds to fraction of molecules having kinetic energy less than

Eₐ

. (B) At a given temperature, lower the

Eₐ

, faster is the reaction. (C) Increase in temperature by about

10^

doubles the rate of reaction. (D) Plot of

k

vs

(1)/(T)

gives a straight line with

slope = -(Eₐ)/(R)

. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. B and D only
B. A and B only
C. A and C only
D. B and C only

Solution

Related Formula

k = A e-Eₐ/RT

ln k = ln A - (Eₐ)/(RT) k = A - (Eₐ)/(2.303 R T)

Core Logic

Statement (A): BANNED - $e-Eₐ/RT$ $e^{-E_a/RT}$ represents fraction of molecules with energy $\geq Eₐ$ $\ge E_a$ (not less).

Statement (B): CORRECT - Lower activation energy $Eₐ$ $E_a$ increases the rate constant $k$ $k$, speeding up the reaction.

Statement (C): CORRECT - For most reactions, a $10^$ $10^\circ\text{C}$ rise in temperature doubles the rate coefficient.

Statement (D): INCORRECT - Plot of $k$ $\log k$ vs $1/T$ $1/T$ has slope equal to $-(Eₐ)/(2.303 R)$ $-\frac{E_a}{2.303 R}$ (the factor $2.303$ $2.303$ is missing).

Pattern Recognition

Sees: Arrhenius statements. Shortcut: Watch for missing $2.303$ $2.303$ in $\log$ slope equation and 'less than' vs 'greater than' in exponential fraction definition.

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