The oxidation of Br− by BRO3−, in acidic solution is described by the equation
The reaction is first order in Br−, first order in BRO3−, and second order in H+.
- (a) Write the rate law.
- (b) What is the overall reaction order?
- (c) How does the reaction rate change if the H+ concentration is tripled?
- (d) What is the change in rate if the concentrations of both Br− and BRO3− are halved?
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