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Question
The correct difference between first and second order reactions is that
Options
A first order reaction can be catalysed; a second order reaction cannot be catalysed.
The half life of a first order reaction does not depend on [A0]; the half life of a second order reaction does depend on [A0].
The rate of a first order reaction does not depend on reactant concentrations; the rate of a second order reaction does depend on reactant concentrations.
The rate of a first order reaction does depend on reactant concentrations; the rate of a second order reaction does not depend on reactant concentrations.
Solution
The half life of a first order reaction does not depend on [A0]; the half life of a second order reaction does depend on [A0].
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