The Following Initial Rate Data Were Found for the Reaction

question 41

Multiple Choice

The following initial rate data were found for the reaction
2MnO₄^- + 5H₂C₂O₄ + 6H⁺ → 2Mn²⁺ + 10CO₂ + 8H₂O
-For which order reaction is the half-life of the reaction independent of the initial concentration of the reactant(s) ?

• A) zero order
• B) first order
• C) second order
• D) all of these
• E) none of these

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