When the Reaction a → B + C Is Studied

question 14

Multiple Choice

When the reaction A → B + C is studied, a plot of ln[A]_t vs. time gives a straight line with a negative slope. What is the order of the reaction?

• A)Zero
• B)First
• C)Second
• D)Third
• E)More information is needed to determine the order.

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