The Following Set of Data Was Obtained by the Method

question 88

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 initial rate when S₂O₈^2- is 0.15 M and I^- is 0.15 M?

• A)4.10 × 10^-6 M s^-1
• B)8.10 × 10^-3 M s^-1
• C)1.22 × 10^-2 M s^-1
• D)5.40 × 10^-2 M s^-1

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