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Chemical KineticsNEET Chemistry · Class 12 · NCERT Chapter 3

31 NEET previous-year questions on Chemical Kinetics, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution. Sourced directly from official NEET papers across every booklet code.

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A

K P > K' P

B

K P < K' P

C

K P = K' P

D

K P = P ' K 1

Solution

For an exothermic reaction, the equilibrium constant decreases with increasing temperature. Since , . This follows from the van't Hoff equation, which relates the change in equilibrium constant to the change in temperature for exothermic reactions, so option (a) is correct.

A

84

B

75

C

96

D

60

Solution

MgCO3(s)⟶MgO(s)+CO2(g) Moles of MgCO3=20 84=0.238 mol From abov e equation. 1 mole MgCO3 gives 1 mole MgO ∴ 0.238 mole MgCO3 will give 0.238 mole MgO =0.238×40 g=9.523 g MgO Practical yield of MgO=8 g MgO ∴% Purity= 8 9.523×100=84%

A

0.72 M

B

1.08 M

C

3.60 M

D

0.36 M

Solution

For zero-order kinetics (units of k indicate zero order): [B] = k·t = 0.6×10⁻³ × 20 × 60 = 0.72 M.

A

24.1 s

B

34.1 s

C

44.1 s

D

54.1 s

Solution

Rate Time 0.04 10 0.03 20 For first order reaction r ∝ conc. r1 r2 = C1 C2 = 4 3 ∴ k = 2.303 t2−t1 log C1 C2 ⇒ 0.693 t1 2⁄ = 2.303 20−10log 4 3 On solving t1 2⁄ = 24.1 s

A

Entropy

B

Internal energy

C

Enthalpy

D

Activation energy

Solution

Catalyst is going to affect the activation energy of a chemical reaction. Activation energy is the minimum energy required to from activated complex or Transition state.

A

Catalyst does not initiate any reaction

B

The value of equilibrium constant is changed in the presence of a catalyst in the reaction at equilibrium

C

Enzymes catalyse mainly bio-chemical reactions

D

Coenzymes increase the catalytic activity of enzyme

Solution

A catalyst decreases activation energies of both the forward and backward reaction by same amount, therefore, it speeds up both forward and backward reaction by same rate. Equilibrium constant is therefore not affected by catalyst at a given temperature. www.vedantu.com 14

A

238.6 second

B

138.6 second

C

346.5 second

D

693.0 second

Solution

1/ 2 –2 0.693t s econd 10 = For the reduction of 20 g of reactant to 5 g, two t 1/2 is required. ∴ –2 0.693t2 s e c o n d 10 =× = 138.6 second

A

1

B

2

C

0

D

1.5

Solution

The solution of this question is given by assuming step (i) to be reversible which is not given in question Overall rate = Rate of slowest step (ii) = k[X] [Y 2] ...(1) k = rate constant of step (ii) Assuming step (i) to be reversible, its equilibrium constant, 112 22eq eq 2 2 [X]k[ X ] k [ X ][X ]= ⇒ = ...(2) Put (2) in (1) Rate = 11 22eq 2 2kk [X ] [Y ] Overall order = 13 122+=

A

a first-order reaction can be catalyzed; a second-order reaction cannot be catalyzed

B

the half-life of a first-order reaction does not depend on [A] 0 ; the half-life of a second-order reaction does depend on [A] 0

C

the rate of a first-order reaction does not depend on reactant concentrations; the rate of a second-order reaction does depend on reactant concentrations

D

the rate of a first-order reaction does depend on reactant concentrations; the rate of a second-order reaction does not depend on reactant concentrations

Solution

The half-life of a first-order reaction is independent of the initial concentration , while the half-life of a second-order reaction is dependent on . This is a fundamental difference between the two types of reactions, as described in NCERT XII chapter Chemical Kinetics, so option (b) is correct.

A

is tripled

B

is doubled

C

is halved

D

remains unchanged

Solution

For a zero-order reaction, the half-life . When the initial concentration is doubled, the half-life also doubles, so option (b) is correct.

A

3 d[H2] dt = + d[NH3] dt

B

– 1 3 d[H2] dt = – 1 2 d[NH3] dt

C

– d[N2] dt = 2 d[NH3] dt

D

– d[N2] dt = 1 2 d[NH3] dt

Solution

– d[N2] dt = 1 2 d[NH3] dt

A

5f > 6p > 4d > 5p

B

5f > 6 p > 5p > 4d

C

6p > 5f > 5p > 4d

D

6p > 5f > 4d > 5p

Solution

Orbital n l n+l 4d 4 2 6 5p 5 1 6 5f 5 3 8 6p 6 1 7

A

(iii) (iv) (i) (ii )

B

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

C

(ii) (iii) (iv) (i)

D

(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)

Solution

𝑋𝑒𝐹4:𝑠𝑝3𝑑2: Square planar 𝑋𝑒𝐹6:𝑠𝑝3𝑑3: distorted octahedral 𝑋𝑒𝑂𝐹4:𝑠𝑝3𝑑2: square pyramidal 𝑋𝑒𝑂3:𝑠𝑝3: pyramidal

A

activation energy

B

heat of reaction

C

threshold energy

D

collision frequency

Solution

An increase in the concentration of reactants leads to a higher collision frequency, as more particles are available to collide. This does not affect activation energy, heat of reaction, or threshold energy, so option (d) is correct.

A

∆ r H > 0 and ∆ r S > 0

B

∆ r H > 0 and ∆ r S < 0

C

∆ r H < 0 and ∆ r S > 0

D

∆ r H < 0 and ∆ r S < 0

Solution

The reaction involves the formation of a bond, which releases energy, making . Additionally, the reaction decreases the number of gas molecules, reducing entropy, so . Therefore, option (d) is correct.

A

100 s

B

200 s

C

500 s

D

1000 s

Solution

For a first-order reaction, . Substituting, . Therefore, the correct option is (d).

A

B

C

D

Solution

The enthalpy of reaction is negative, indicating an exothermic reaction, and the enthalpy of activation is positive, indicating the energy barrier. The correct potential energy profile should show a lower energy for the products than the reactants, with an activation energy of 9.6 kJ mol. Option (a) correctly represents this profile.

A

41.5 kJ mol − 1

B

83.0 kJ mol − 1

C

166 kJ mol − 1

D

− 83 kJ mol − 1

Solution

The slope of the Arrhenius plot vs. is given by . Given the slope is and , we have . However, the closest option is (b) 83.0 kJ mol, which suggests a possible typo in the options. The correct value should be 41.5 kJ mol.

A

zero order (y = concentration and x = time), first order (y = t ½ and x = concentration)

B

zero order (y = concentration and x = time), first order (y = rate constant and x = conce ntration)

C

zero order (y = rate and x = concentration), first order (y = t½ and x = concentration)

D

zero order (y = rate and x = concentration), first order (y = rate and x = t ½)

Solution

• For zero order reaction r = k[A]0 r = k (constant) hence, ‘y’ as ‘rate’ and ‘x’ as concentration will give desired graph. • For first order reaction ½ 0.693t (constant)k= hence, ‘y’ as ‘t½’ and ‘x’ as concentration will give desired graph.

A

(a) – (iii), (b) – (iv), (c) – (ii), (d) – (i)

B

(a) – (ii), (b) – (iii), (c) – (iv), (d) – (i)

C

(a) – (i), (b) – (iii), (c) – (ii), (d) – (iv)

D

(a) – (iv), (b) – (iii), (c) – (ii), (d) – (i)

Solution

List – I List – II (Products formed) (Reaction of carbonyl compound with) (a) Cyanohydrin → HCN (b) Acetal → Alcohol (c) Schiff's base → RNH2 (d) Oxime → NH2OH (a) – (iv), (b) – (iii), (c) – (ii), (d) – (i)

A

1.3818

B

0.9212

C

0.4606

D

0.2303

Solution

For first order reaction, 0A]2.303K log t [A] [= ; where A0 is the initial concentration of reactant A. A0 = 0.1 M A = 0.001 M t = 5 minute K = 22.303 0.1 2.303log log105 0.001 5 = = 2.303 25 × K = 0.9212 min–1 - 36 - NEET (UG)-2022 (Code-Q1)

A

√3 IL

B

3 IL

C

√5 IL

D

5 IL

Solution

The magnetic force on a current-carrying wire is given by . Here, and . The cross product . The magnitude of the force is , so option (d) is correct.

A

A is false but R is true.

B

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

C

Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

D

A is true but R is false.

Solution

Assertion A is false because a reaction cannot have zero activation energy; some energy is always required to break bonds and form products. Reason R correctly defines activation energy, so option (a) is correct.

A

Combination between dinitrogen and dihydrogen to form ammonia in the presence of finely divided iron.

B

Oxidation of sulphur dioxide into sulphur trioxide in the presence of oxides of nitrogen.

C

Hydrolysis of sugar catalysed by H⁺ ions.

D

Decomposition of ozone in presence of nitrogen monoxide.

Solution

Heterogeneous catalysis involves a catalyst in a different phase from the reactants. In the Haber process, finely divided iron (solid) catalyzes the reaction between gaseous dinitrogen and dihydrogen, making option (a) the correct example of heterogeneous catalysis.

A

increase by a factor of three.

B

decrease by a factor of nine.

C

increase by a factor of six.

D

increase by a factor of nine.

Solution

The rate law is given by . When is tripled, the new rate . Therefore, the initial rate increases by a factor of nine, so option (d) is correct.

A

(Image option — will be added soon) (1)

B

(Image option — will be added soon) (2)

C

(Image option — will be added soon) (3)

D

(Image option — will be added soon) (4)

Solution

The Arrhenius equation is given as aE RTk Ae − = ∴ aEln k ln A RT=− ln k v/s 1 T gives a straight line graph with slope = aE R− and intercept = ln A

A

rate constant at standard temperature

B

probability of collision

C

orientation of reactant molecules during collision

D

rate constant at two different temperatures

Solution

To calculate value of Ea Equation used is a2 1 1 2 Ek 11log –k 2.303R T T ⎛ ⎞ ⎛ ⎞ =⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ ⎝ ⎠ ⎝ ⎠ Hence Ea can be calculated if value of rate constant k is known at two different temperatures T 1 and T2.

A

38.04 kJ/mol

B

380.4 kJ/mol

C

3.80 kJ/mol

D

3804 kJ/mol

Solution

a2 1 1 2 Ek 11log = –k 2.303R T T ⎛ ⎞ ⎛ ⎞ ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟ ⎝ ⎠ ⎝ ⎠ aE4 1 1log = –1 2.303R 300 330 ⎛ ⎞ ⎛ ⎞ ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟⎝ ⎠ ⎝ ⎠ Ea = ( )( )log 4 2.303 8.314 300 330 30 × × × × = 3.804 × 104 J/mol = 38.04 kJ/mol

A

2 minutes

B

4 minutes

C

5 minutes

D

10 minutes

Solution

For 1ˢᵗ order reaction

= initial concentration

= Final concentration

A

(1) 83.1

B

(2)

C

(3) 0.033

D

(4) 0.021

Solution

Sol.

A

(1)

B

(2)

C

(3)

D

(4)

Solution

Sol.





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