Question

Statement 1 : For a first order reaction the plots of rate vs. concentration is straight line
Statement 2 : For a first order reaction, Rate $=k[A]$

• A. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1
• B. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1
• C. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
• D. Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

For first order reaction, $A\to$ products
Rate law equation is Rate $=k[A]$
The plot of rate $vs$ concentration for first order reaction is given as