A reaction is said to be pseudo-first order if the rate of reaction depends on the concentration of only one reactant, even though the reaction is actually second or higher order. This can occur when one of the reactants is present in excess.
A reaction is said to be pseudo-first order if the rate of reaction depends on the concentration of only one reactant, even though the reaction is actually second or higher order. This can occur when one of the reactants is present in excess.