The Reaction 2NO₂(g) $\rarr$ 2NO(g)+ O₂(g)is Suspected to Be Second Order in NO₂

question 113

Multiple Choice

The reaction 2NO₂(g) $\rarr$ 2NO(g) + O₂(g) is suspected to be second order in NO₂.Which of the following kinetic plots would be the most useful to confirm whether or not the reaction is second order?

• A)a plot of [NO₂]^-1 vs.t
• B)a plot of ln [NO₂] vs.t
• C)a plot of [NO₂] vs.t
• D)a plot of ln [NO₂]^-1 vs.t
• E)a plot of [NO₂]² vs.t

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