PART A

Q.1 For the reaction A + B + C → products, the following initial rate data were obtained:

Initial Rate
[A] [B] [C] (M.s-1)
0.050 0.050 0.10 1.1 x 10-3
0.050 0.10 0.10 4.4 x 10-3
0.10 0.050 0.10 1.1 x 10-3
0.10 0.050 0.30 3.3 x 10-3
Find the rate law for this reaction.
Q2. For a first order reaction the following data are obtained from an experiment by measuring
the concentration as a function of time. The reaction is of the type: A → products.

time (secs.) [A]

0 1.00
50 0.500
100 ?
Determine the molar concentration of A after 100 seconds have elapsed and also determine the
value of rate constant k in sec-1.
Q.3 In the reaction of potassium (K) with methyl iodide (CH3I) to for the product KI, how
orientation of these reactant molecules play important role in product formation. Except from
this what will be the other requirements for reactant molecules to form product according to
collision theory.
PART B
Q.4 Balance the following redox equations:
a) CN- + MnO4- → CNO- + MnO2 (in basic solution)
b) Cr2O72- + C2O42- → Cr3+ + CO2 (in acidic solution)

Q.5 Ca (s) + Cd2+ (aq) → Ca2+ (aq) + Cd (s)

In the above reaction assume that initial concentration of dissolved species are 1.0 M. Predict
whether this reaction will be feasible or not in aqueous solution at 250C.
Q.6 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fuel cells over conventional power plants in
producing electricity.