For the Hypothetical Reaction a + 3B → 2C, the Rate

question 61

Multiple Choice

For the hypothetical reaction A + 3B → 2C, the rate should be expressed as

• A) rate = Δ[A]/Δt.
• B) rate = -Δ[C]/Δt.
• C) rate = -3(Δ[B]/Δt).
• D) rate = (1/2)(Δ[C]/Δt).
• E) rate = (1/3)(Δ[B]/Δt).

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