The Following Initial Rate Data Apply to the Reaction Below $\rarr$

question 22

Multiple Choice

The following initial rate data apply to the reaction below.F₂(g) + 2Cl₂O(g) $\rarr$ 2FClO₂(g) + Cl₂(g) $\begin{array}{lccc}\mathrm{Expt.\#} & \left[\mathrm{F}_{2}\right](\mathrm{M}) & \left[\mathrm{Cl}_{2} \mathrm{O}\right](\mathrm{M}) & \mathrm{Initial~ rate} (\mathrm{M} / \mathrm{s}) \\\hline1 & 0.05 & 0.010 & 5.0 \times 10^{-4} \\2 & 0.05 & 0.040 & 2.0 \times 10^{-3} \\3 & 0.10 & 0.010 & 1.0 \times 10^{-3} \\\end{array}$ Which of the following is the rate law (rate equation) for this reaction

• A) rate = k[F₂]²[Cl₂O]⁴
• B) rate = k[F₂]²[Cl₂O]
• C) rate = k[F₂][Cl₂O]
• D) rate = k[F₂][Cl₂O]²
• E) rate = k[F₂]²[Cl₂O]²

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