The simple original first order reaction now is more complic

The simple, original first order reaction now is more complicated. A second reaction that is also first order is possible, forming a different product Q from the reactant A as shown. What will the order of the reaction to form P be under these circumstances?

k_Q   k_P

Q A P

Select one:

Zero order

First order

Second order, class I

Second order, class II

Can\'t tell from the information given

Solution

It is stll first order. It is first order parallel reaction.