If the Overall Chemical Reaction a + B→C + D

question 111

Multiple Choice

If the overall chemical reaction A + B→C + D is studied and found to have the rate law:
Rate = k [A]², which statement is correct?

• A) A plot of log[A] vs. time gives a straight line.
• B) A plot of 1/[A] vs. time gives a straight line.
• C) A plot of [A] vs. time gives a straight line.
• D) The above is an impossible rate law.
• E) A plot of 2.30 log vs. time gives a straight line.

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