Which Is the Correct Unit for a First-Order Rate Constant

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct unit for a first-order rate constant?

• A) s^-1
• B) M • s^-1
• C) M • s
• D) M -1 • s^-1
• E) M -2 • s^-1

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