For which of the following hypothetical rate laws would the units of the rate constant have the general form M^-3·time−1?

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The units of the rate constant k depend on the overall order of the reaction. For a rate law rate = k[A]^n, the units of k are M^(1-n)·time^-1. For option A, n = 4, so the units of k are M^(1-4)·time^-1 = M^-3·time^-1.

For Which of the Following Hypothetical Rate Laws Would the Units