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The reactions in which a substance reacts or decomposes in more than one way are called parallel or side reactions.
If we assume that both of them are first order, we get.
k1 = fractional yield of B × kav
k2 = fractional yield of C × kav
If k1 > k2 then
A → B main and
Let after a definite interval x mol/litre of B and y mol/litre of C are formed.
i.e
This means that irrespective of how much time is elapsed, the ratio of concentration of B to that of C from the start (assuming no B and C in the beginning ) is a constant equal to k1/k2.
Example of Parallel Reactions |
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This reaction is defined as that reaction which proceeds from reactants to final products through one or more intermediate stages. The overall reaction is a result of several successive or consecutive steps.
A → B → C and so on
Example of Sequential Reactions |
(CH2)2O CH3CHO CH3CHO CO + CH4
(CH3)2CO CH4 + CH2 =C=O CH2 =C=O C2H4 + CO |
…....(i)
…......(ii)
….......(iii)
Integrating equation (i), we get
Now we shall integrate equation (ii) and find the concentration of B related to time t.
Integration of the above equation is not possible as we are not able to separate the two variables, [B] and t. Therefore we multiply equation (4) by an integrating factor , on both the sides of the equation.
Integrating with in the limits 0 to t.
Now in order to find [C], substitute equation (vi) in equation (iii), we get
We can also attempt to find the time when [B] becomes maximum. For this we differentiate equation (vi) and find d[B]/dt & equate it to zero.
Substituting equation (vii) in equation (vi)
Question 1:
Parallel reactions take place in
a. more than one way
b. more than one step
c. in one way but more than one step
d. in one step but more than one way
Question 2:
Sequential reactions have
a. more than one way to proceed toward product
b. more than one step
c. no intermediate
d. catalyst
Question 3:
Which one of the following statements is correct?
a. parallel reactions are also known as consecutive reactions
b. Competingreactions have more than one step
c. Sequential reactions are also called consecutive reactions
d. Consecutive reactions do not have intermediates.
Question 4:
Decomposition of ethylene oxide is
a. parallel reaction
b. competing reaction
c.both parallel as well as competing reaction
Q.1 | Q.2 | Q.3 | Q.4 |
a | b | c | d |
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