The Following Set of Data Was Obtained by the Method

question 69

Multiple Choice

The following set of data was obtained by the method of initial rates for the reaction:
2 HgCl₂(aq) + C₂O₄^2-(aq) → 2 Cl^-(aq) + 2 CO₂(g) + Hg₂Cl₂(s)
What is the rate law for the reaction?

• A)Rate = k[HgCl₂][C₂O₄^2-]^-2
• B)Rate = k[HgCl₂][C₂O₄^2-]^-1
• C)Rate = k[HgCl₂]²[C₂O₄^2-]
• D)Rate = k[HgCl₂][C₂O₄^2-]²

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