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Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Chemical Kinetics

1. When reaction is carried out in dilute hexane solution, the rate law is given by k [Anhydride] [Alcohol]
2. When ethanol is the solvent, the rate law is given by k [Anhydride]
3. The values of k in the two cases are the same
4. Using ethanol as the solvent, its concentration changes significantly during the course of the reaction

Answer

(A) When reaction is carried out in dilute hexane solution, the rate law is given by k [Anhydride] [Alcohol], (B) When ethanol is the solvent, the rate law is given by k [Anhydride]

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