When the Reaction a → B + C Is Studied

question 60

Multiple Choice

When the reaction A → B + C is studied, a plot 1/[A]_t vs. time gives a straight line with a positive slope. What is the order of the reaction with respect to A?

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

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