Consider the first-order gas-phase decomposition reaction given below.

A(g) → B(g) + C(g)

The initial pressure of the system before the decomposition of A was Pi. After the lapse of time t, the total pressure of the system increased by X units and became Pt. The rate constant k for the reaction is:

1. k=2.303tlogPiPix

2. k=2.303tlogPi2PiPt

3. k=2.303tlogPi2Pi+Pt

4. k=2.303tlogPiPi+x

HINT: Use First order gas-phase reaction

Explanation:

Initially At time t  

 A(g) B(g) + C(g) 
 Pi          0             0
Pi-x      x            x

For first-order reaction 

Pt =Pi -x + x =x = Pi + x 
x = Pt - Pi 
k =  2.303tlog PiPi- x
=2.303tlogPiPi-(Pt-Pi)
=2.303tlog Pi2Pi -Pt

Hence, option second is the correct answer.