The following initial rate data apply to the reaction below. F₂(g)+ 2Cl₂O(g) $\rarr$ 2FClO₂(g)+ Cl₂(g) Which of the following is the rate law (rate equation)for this reaction?

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The rate law only depends on the concentration of the reactants, and the order of the reaction with respect to each reactant can be determined from the initial rate data. The order with respect to F₂ and Cl₂O can be found to be 1, and the overall order of the reaction would be 2. Therefore, the rate law would be rate = k[F₂][Cl₂O]. Option C is the only one that follows this logic, so it is the answer.

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