The unit of rate constant for first order reaction is
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This SSC CGL Chemistry question asks: “The unit of rate constant for first order reaction is” The correct answer is s^-1. So k = rate/[A] = (mol/L/s)/(mol/L) = s^-1. Numerical problems require the correct molar mass, unit conversion and significant figures. Examination distractors commonly use an outdated name, reverse oxidation and reduction, confuse an element with its compound, or insert a numerically plausible value with the wrong unit.