The Relative Initial Rates of the Reaction A₂ + B₂

question 142

Multiple Choice

The relative initial rates of the reaction A₂ + B₂ → products in vessels (a) -(d) are 1:1:4:4.Unshaded spheres represent A₂ molecules,and shaded spheres represent B₂ molecules present at the beginning of the reaction.
-What is the rate law for this reaction?

• A)Rate = k[A₂]²
• B)Rate = k[B₂]²
• C)Rate = k[A₂][B₂]
• D)Rate = k[A₂]²[B₂]²

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