The Reaction 2NO₂(g) $\rarr$ 2NO(g) + O₂(g) Is Suspected to Be Second Order in Be

question 92

Multiple Choice

The reaction 2NO₂(g) $\rarr$ 2NO(g) + O₂(g) is suspected to be second order in NO₂. Which of the following kinetic plots would be the most useful to confirm whether or not the reaction is second order

• A) A plot of [NO₂]^-1 vs. t
• B) A plot of ln [NO₂]^-1 vs. t
• C) A plot of ln [NO₂] vs. t
• D) A plot of [NO₂]² vs. t
• E) A plot of [NO₂] vs. t

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