Question

Which among the following is an example of zero order reaction?

Options

• Hydrolysis of CH₃COOCH₃

• Inversion of C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

• Decomposition of N₂O in presence of catalyst

• Decomposition of N₂O₅

Answer 1

Decomposition of N₂O in presence of catalyst

Explanation:

The reaction rate is independent of the total concentration of N₂O since only the N₂O molecules on the catalyst surface react. As a result, the reaction is governed by zero-order kinetics.