MCAT General Chemistry Question 275: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 275

1. What is the order of the decomposition of nitramide in water with respect to H+?

  • A. Negative first order
  • B. One half order
  • C. First order
  • D. Second order

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A The passage states that if a chemical is raised to the X power, the reaction is X order with respect to that chemical. The rate law can be written as Rate = k[O2NNH2][H+]-1, so the reaction is negative first order with respect to H+.

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