The Data Below Were Determined for the Reaction S₂O₈^2-(aq)

question 16

Multiple Choice

The data below were determined for the reaction S₂O₈^2-(aq) + 3I^-(aq) → 2SO₄^2-(aq) + I₃^-(aq) . Which rate law is consistent with the experimental data for this reaction?

• A) rate = k[S₂O₈^2- ][I ^-]³
• B) rate = k[S₂O₈^2-]
• C) rate = k[S₂O₈^2-]²[I ^-]²
• D) rate = k[I ^-]
• E) rate = k[S₂O₈^2-][I ^-]

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