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The reaction between X and Y is first order with respect to X and zero order with respect to Y. Experiment | [X] mol L^-1 | [Y] mol L^-1 | Initial rate mol L^-1 min^-1 I. | 0.1 | 0.1 | 2 × 10^-3 II. | L | 0.2 | 4 × 10^-3 III. | 0.4 | 0.4 | M × 10^-3 IV. | 0.1 | 0.2 | 2 × 10^-3 Examine the data of table and calculate ratio of numerical values of M and L. (Nearest Integer)

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Correct answer: 1

Solution

The reaction is first order with respect to X, meaning the rate is directly proportional to [X]. In experiments I and IV, where [Y] is constant, the initial rates are the same despite the change in [X], indicating that the rate does not depend on [Y]. This leads to the conclusion that M must equal L, resulting in a ratio of 1.

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