The following initial rate data were found for the reaction
2MnO 4 - + 5H 2 C 2 O 4 + 6H + → 2Mn 2+ + 10CO 2 + 8H 2 O
-For which order reaction is the half-life of the reaction independent of the initial concentration of the reactant(s)?

Question

The following initial rate data were found for the reaction
2MnO 4 - + 5H 2 C 2 O 4 + 6H + → 2Mn 2+ + 10CO 2 + 8H 2 O 
-For which order reaction is the half-life of the reaction independent of the initial concentration of the reactant(s)?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

For first-order reactions, the half-life is independent of the initial concentration of the reactants. This is a unique characteristic of first-order kinetics, where the half-life is constant and does not vary with changes in concentration.

The Following Initial Rate Data Were Found for the Reaction