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The given graph is a representation of the kinetics of a reaction. The yy and xx axes for zero and first-order reactions, respectively are:

A

zero order (y=ratey = \text{rate} and x=concentrationx = \text{concentration}), first order (y=ratey = \text{rate} and x=t1/2x = t_{1/2})

B

zero order (y=concentrationy = \text{concentration} and x=timex = \text{time}), first order (y=t1/2y = t_{1/2} and x=concentrationx = \text{concentration})

C

zero order (y=concentrationy = \text{concentration} and x=timex = \text{time}), first order (y=rate constanty = \text{rate constant} and x=concentrationx = \text{concentration})

D

zero order (y=ratey = \text{rate} and x=concentrationx = \text{concentration}), first order (y=t1/2y = t_{1/2} and x=concentrationx = \text{concentration})

Step-by-Step Solution

Although the graph is not explicitly provided, the options imply a plot that yields a straight line parallel to the xx-axis (i.e., y=constanty = \text{constant}).

  1. For a zero-order reaction, the rate equation is Rate=k[R]0=k\text{Rate} = k[R]^0 = k. This means the rate is constant and independent of the concentration of the reactant. Thus, a plot of rate (yy-axis) versus concentration (xx-axis) is a straight horizontal line.
  2. For a first-order reaction, the half-life is given by t1/2=0.693kt_{1/2} = \frac{0.693}{k} . This means the half-life is a constant value and independent of the initial concentration of the reactant . Thus, a plot of t1/2t_{1/2} (yy-axis) versus concentration (xx-axis) is also a straight horizontal line. Therefore, the correct axes corresponding to a constant yy-value are: zero order (y=ratey = \text{rate} and x=concentrationx = \text{concentration}), first order (y=t1/2y = t_{1/2} and x=concentrationx = \text{concentration}).
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