What Is the Rate Law for the Following Reaction and Its

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the rate law for the following reaction and its mechanism?
2O₃ → 3O₂ (overall reaction)
O₃ → O₂ + Oσ (Slow)
O∙ + O₃ → 2O₂ (Fast)

• A) Rate = k[O₃]
• B) Rate = k[O₃]²
• C) Rate = k[O₃]²/[O₂]
• D) Rate = k[O₃]/[O₂]
• E) Rate = k[O₃][O₂]

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