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The correct nature of plot for first order reaction is (are):

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To determine the correct nature of plots for a first-order reaction, we need to analyze the relationships between concentration, time, and the rate of reaction. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding First-Order Reactions**: A first-order reaction is characterized by the rate being directly proportional to the concentration of one reactant. The rate law can be expressed as: \[ \text{Rate} = -\frac{dC}{dt} = k[C] \] where \( k \) is the rate constant and \( C \) is the concentration. 2. **Integrated Rate Law**: The integrated rate law for a first-order reaction can be derived as follows: \[ \ln[C] = \ln[C_0] - kt \] Rearranging gives: \[ t = \frac{1}{k} \ln\left(\frac{C_0}{C}\right) \] This can be rewritten in a linear form: \[ \ln[C] = -kt + \ln[C_0] \] This indicates that if we plot \(\ln[C]\) versus time \(t\), we will get a straight line with a slope of \(-k\). 3. **Plotting Concentration vs. Time**: If we plot concentration \(C\) versus time \(t\) for a first-order reaction, the plot will not be a straight line. Instead, it will be a curve that decreases exponentially. 4. **Plotting Log Concentration vs. Time**: As derived earlier, plotting \(\ln[C]\) (or \(\log[C]\)) against time \(t\) yields a straight line. Thus, this plot is correct for a first-order reaction. 5. **Rate vs. Concentration Plot**: The rate of reaction can also be expressed in terms of concentration: \[ \text{Rate} = k[C] \] Taking logarithms gives: \[ \log(\text{Rate}) = \log(k) + \log[C] \] This indicates that if we plot \(\log(\text{Rate})\) versus \(\log[C]\), we will also get a straight line with a slope of 1. 6. **Conclusion**: From the analysis, the correct plots for a first-order reaction are: - A straight line for \(\log[C]\) vs. \(t\) (Option A). - A straight line for \(\log(\text{Rate})\) vs. \(\log[C]\) (Option D). ### Final Answer: The correct nature of plots for a first-order reaction are: - Option A: \(\log[C]\) vs. \(t\) (straight line with negative slope). - Option D: \(\log(\text{Rate})\) vs. \(\log[C]\) (straight line with slope of 1).

To determine the correct nature of plots for a first-order reaction, we need to analyze the relationships between concentration, time, and the rate of reaction. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding First-Order Reactions**: A first-order reaction is characterized by the rate being directly proportional to the concentration of one reactant. The rate law can be expressed as: \[ \text{Rate} = -\frac{dC}{dt} = k[C] ...
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