For a first order reaction at 27 c the ratio of time required for 75% completion to 25% completion of reaction is

Dear Student,

For a first order reaction, order = 1.

Now,

K = 2.303tlogA0At, where K = rate constant, t = time requiredA0= Initial concentration, At = Change in concentration

Now,
Let t1 be the time required for 75% completion and t2 be the time required for 25% completion.
Let the initial concentration be 100.
Now,
For 75% completion,
A0 = 100 , At= 100-75 = 25K = 2.303t1log10025t1 = 2.303Klog4
For 25% completion,
A0= 100, At= 100-25=75t2= 2.303Klog10075t2= 2.303Klog43
Dividing t1 by t2, we get:
t1t2= log4log43= 0.6020.124= 4.81
Thus, the ratio of time required for 75% completion to 25% completion is 4.81.

Hope it helps.

Regards

  • 3
What are you looking for?