When the Reaction a  B + C Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

When the reaction A  B + C is studied, a plot 1/[A]_t vs. time gives a straight line with a positive slope. What is the order of the reaction?

• A) zero
• B) first
• C) second
• D) third
• E) More information is needed to determine the order.

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