The decomposition of $N_2O_5$ occurs as $2N_2O_5 \to 4NO_2 + O_2$ and follows first-order kinetics. Hence,

  • A
    The reaction is unimolecular
  • B
    The reaction is bimolecular
  • C
    $T_{1/2} \propto a^0$
  • D
    None of these

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$(i)$ Plot $[N_2O_5]$ against $t$.
$(ii)$ Find the half-life period for the reaction.
$(iii)$ Draw a graph between $\log[N_2O_5]$ and $t$.
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