A Study of the Decomposition Reaction 3RS₂ → 3R

question 68

Multiple Choice

A study of the decomposition reaction 3RS₂ → 3R + 6S yields the following initial rate data. What is the rate constant for the reaction?

• A)0.0103 L mol ⁻¹s ⁻¹
• B)0.263 L mol ⁻¹s ⁻¹
• C)0.571 L mol ⁻¹s ⁻¹
• D)1.17 L mol ⁻¹s ⁻¹
• E)1.75 L mol ⁻¹s ⁻¹

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