For the Second-Order Decomposition Reaction $2 \mathrm{~A} \rightarrow \mathrm{B}$

question 29

Multiple Choice

For the second-order decomposition reaction, $2 \mathrm{~A} \rightarrow \mathrm{B}$ $\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\text { rate }=k[\mathrm{~A}]^{2}$
Which of the following relationships yields a straight line plot?

• A) ln [A] versus k
• B) ln [A]² versus t
• C) ln [A] versus t
• D) 1/[A] versus t
• E) 1/[A] versus k

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Consumer Surplus

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