For the pseudo first order reaction A + B P, when studied with 0.1 M of B is given by -d[A]/dt =k[A] where K = 1.85 x 104 sec-1. Calculate the value of rate constant for second order reaction :
A + B P
-d[A]/dt = K[A]=1.85x104x[A] ....(1)
Assuming reaction to be of second order
-d[A]/dt = k[A][B] = -d[A]/dt = k'[A][0.1]....(2)
on dividing eqn (1) by (2)
1 = 1.85x104/K'x0.1 = K' = -1.85 x 105 L/mol sec