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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

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The decomposition of \(N_2O_5\ (g)\) is given as
\(N_2O_5(g) \rightarrow 2NO_2(g) + \frac{1}{2}O_2(g)\)
The above reaction is found to be of first order.
Select the correct statement for the half life of the given reaction

  1. A Half life is independent of the initial concentration of \(N_2O_5\)
  2. B Half life is directly proportional to the initial concentration of \(N_2O_5\)
  3. C Half life depends on the final concentration of all the species present in the reaction.
  4. D Half life is directly proportional to the rate constant.
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(A) Half life is independent of the initial concentration of \(N_2O_5\)

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For a first order reaction, \( t_{1/2} = \frac{0.693}{k} \). Therefore, half-life is independent of the initial concentration.