Given the Following Balanced Equation, Determine the Rate of Reaction

question 117

Multiple Choice

Given the following balanced equation, determine the rate of reaction with respect to [SO₃]. 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2SO₃(g)

• A)Rate = -
• B)Rate = +
• C)Rate = -
• D)Rate = +
• E)It is not possible to determine the answer without more information.

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