Of What Use Is It to Find a Rate Law

question 36

Multiple Choice

Of what use is it to find a rate law for a reaction?

• A)We can use the rate law to directly determine coefficients in the balanced equation.
• B)From the rate law we can evaluate potential reaction mechanisms.
• C)The rate law gives us a good indication of the thermodynamic stability of the products.
• D)The rate law can lead us to determine the equilibrium constant for the reaction.
• E)None of these.

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