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The decomposition of N(2)O(5) occurs as,...

The decomposition of `N_(2)O_(5)` occurs as, `2N_(2)O_(5) rarr4NO_(2)+O_(2)` and follows `I` order kinetics, hence:

A

The reaction is bimolecular

B

The reaction is unimolecular

C

`t_(1//2) prop a^(0)`

D

None of these

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To solve the question regarding the decomposition of \( N_2O_5 \) and its kinetics, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reaction and its Order**: The decomposition reaction given is: \[ 2N_2O_5 \rightarrow 4NO_2 + O_2 \] It is stated that this reaction follows first-order kinetics. 2. **Understanding Reaction Order**: First-order kinetics means that the rate of reaction is directly proportional to the concentration of one reactant. In this case, the order of the reaction is 1. 3. **Determine Molecularity**: Molecularity refers to the number of reactant molecules involved in the rate-determining step of the reaction. Here, since two molecules of \( N_2O_5 \) are involved in the reaction, the molecularity is 2. 4. **Relate Order and Molecularity**: In this case, we have a first-order reaction with a bimolecular step (two molecules). This is characteristic of a pseudo-unimolecular reaction, where one reactant is in excess, and the reaction appears to be first-order with respect to the other reactant. 5. **Expression for Half-Life**: For a first-order reaction, the half-life (\( t_{1/2} \)) is given by: \[ t_{1/2} = \frac{0.693}{k} \] where \( k \) is the rate constant. The half-life is independent of the initial concentration for first-order reactions. 6. **Conclusion**: Since the reaction is first-order, and the molecularity is 2, we conclude that this reaction is an example of a pseudo-unimolecular reaction. ### Final Answer: The decomposition of \( N_2O_5 \) follows first-order kinetics and is an example of a pseudo-unimolecular reaction. ---

To solve the question regarding the decomposition of \( N_2O_5 \) and its kinetics, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Reaction and its Order**: The decomposition reaction given is: \[ 2N_2O_5 \rightarrow 4NO_2 + O_2 ...
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