The Following Set of Data Was Obtained by the Method

question 65

Multiple Choice

The following set of data was obtained by the method of initial rates for the reaction:
S₂O₈^2-(aq) + 3 I^-(aq) → 2 SO₄^2-(aq) + I₃^-(aq)
What is the rate law for the reaction?

• A)Rate = k[S₂O₈^2-][I^-]
• B)Rate = k[S₂O₈^2-][I^-]⁵
• C)Rate = k[S₂O₈^2-][I^-]²
• D)Rate = k[S₂O₈^2-]²[I^-]

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