The Hypochlorite Ion Oxidizes the Iodide Ion in Aqueous Solution

question 25

Multiple Choice

The hypochlorite ion oxidizes the iodide ion in aqueous solution as represented by the following equation:
OCl^-(aq) + I^-(aq) → OI^-(aq) + Cl^-(aq)
The rate law for this reaction is Rate = k
) If time is measured in seconds and concentration is measured in moles per liter,what are the units for k?

• A)mol²/(L² ∙ s)
• B)L/(mol ∙ s)
• C)1/s
• D)L²/(mol² ∙ s)
• E)mol/(L ∙ s)

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