Which of the Following Is a Rate Law for a Reaction

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a rate law for a reaction that is first order with respect to oxygen?

• A) rate = k [NO₂]
• B) rate = k [NO₂]² [O₂}^1/2
• C) rate = k [NO₂] [O₂}^1/2
• D) rate = k [NO₂] [O₂}^1/2 [N₂]^1/2
• E) rate = k [NO₂]² [O₂}

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