Answer
Rate equation (a) cannot be correct.
Work Step by Step
Second-order in B implies that the power of [B] is 2 in the rate law.
But in the given rate equation, the power of [B] is 1.
Therefore, this equation cannot be correct.
Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)
by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285199049
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-904-7
Chapter 11 - Chemical Kinetics: Rates of Reactions - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 523b: 30a
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