For the Reaction 2 HgCl₂ + C₂O₄^2- → Products,data Are

question 55

Multiple Choice

For the reaction 2 HgCl₂ + C₂O₄^2- → products,data are:

The rate law is Rate = k[HgCl₂]^x[C₂O₄^2-]^y. Thus:

• A)x = 2,y = 1
• B)x = 2,y = 2
• C)x = 1,y = 2
• D)x = 1,y = 1
• E)x = 0,y = 2

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