Published by:
CGP EDU Academic Team
Published on: August 13, 2026
For a zero order reaction, the plot of concentration of reactant vs time is (Hint: Consider the intercept on the concentration axis)
A
linear with +ve slope and non zero +ve intercept
B
linear with -ve slope and non zero 
intercept
intercept C
linear with -ve slope and zero intercept
D
linear with +ve slope and zero intercept
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Any reaction of zero order must obey the following equation:
Compare this equation with straight line 
equation, the plot of 
versus 
will be straight line with slope 
and intercept on the concentration axis 
as shown in figure.
Plot of 
versus 
for a reaction of zero order. This shows that, the concentration of reactant decreases linearly with time.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
A reaction, takes place in a closed vessel. What is the rate of formation of (in ) if the rate o…
Consider a gas phase reaction which occurs in a closed vessel
The concentration of is found to be…
Consider the reaction carried out at
The rate law for this reaction is . The concentration of i…
A first order reaction has the rate constant of . The time required to reduce of reactant to is …
The rate constant, of a zero order reaction is . The rate of formation of hydrogen (in ) is
A possible mechanism for the gaseous reaction is Step 1: Step 2: (slow) Step 3: The rate la…