Sucrose Decomposes to Fructose and Glucose in Acid Solution

question 63

Multiple Choice

Sucrose decomposes to fructose and glucose in acid solution. When ln [sucrose] is plotted vs. time, a straight line with slope of −0.208 hr⁻¹ results. What is the rate law for the reaction?

• A)Rate = 0.208 hr ⁻¹ [sucrose] ²
• B)Rate = 0.208 hr ⁻¹ [sucrose]
• C)Rate = 0.0433 hr [sucrose] ²
• D)Rate = 0.0433 hr [sucrose]
• E)Rate = 0.208 mol L ⁻¹hr ⁻¹ [sucrose] ⁰

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