The Following Set of Data Was Obtained by the Method

question 88

Multiple Choice

The following set of data was obtained by the method of initial rates for the reaction:
(H₃C) ₃CBr + OH^- → (H₃C) ₃COH + Br^-
What is the value of the rate constant,k?

• A)8)8 × 10^-4 s^-1
• B)4)4 × 10^-4 s^-1
• C)1)8 × 10^-4 s^-1
• D)none of these

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