The Following Set of Data Was Obtained by the Method

question 39

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 value of the rate constant,k?

• A)1.4 × 10^-8 1/M²∙s
• B)1.3 × 10^-7 1/M²∙s
• C)1.4 × 10^-5 1/M²∙s
• D)1.3 × 10^-4 1/M²∙s

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