When the rate of the reversible reaction A + BSC is studied under a certain set of conditions, it is found that the rate of the forward reaction is kA]. What can be concluded about the rate law for the reverse reaction under these conditions? (A) Rate = k-[C] %3D (B) Rate = k [B] (C) The rate law of the reverse reaction cannot be determined from the information given. (D) An crror must have been made, since if the reaction is reversible, the forward rate law must be Rate = k{A][B]. %3D

When the rate of the reversible reaction A + BSC is studied under a certain set of conditions, it is found that the rate of the forward reaction is kA]. What can be concluded about the rate law for the reverse reaction under these conditions? (A) Rate = k-[C] %3D (B) Rate = k [B] (C) The rate law of the reverse reaction cannot be determined from the information given. (D) An crror must have been made, since if the reaction is reversible, the forward rate law must be Rate = k{A][B]. %3D

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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