Given the initial rate data for the reaction A + B $\to$ C,determine the rate expression for the reaction.

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The rate expression can be determined by the initial rate data using the method of initial rates. The rate of the reaction can be expressed as follows: Rate = k [A]^x [B]^y, where k is the rate constant, [A] and [B] are the concentrations of reactants, and x and y are the orders of reaction with respect to A and B, respectively. From the initial rate data, we can see that the rate is proportional to the concentration of both A and B. Therefore, the order of reaction with respect to A and B is 1. Thus, the rate expression becomes Rate = k[A][B], which is equivalent to choice B.

Given the Initial Rate Data for the Reaction a →\to→ C,determine the Rate Expression for the Reaction

Given the Initial Rate Data for the Reaction a $\to$ C,determine the Rate Expression for the Reaction