Sulfuryl chloride, SO₂Cl₂(g), decomposes at high temperature to form SO₂(g) and Cl₂(g). The rate constant at a certain temperature is 4.68 × 10^-5s^-1. What is the order of the reaction?

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Since the reaction forms two products, it is a decomposition reaction, and the rate constant is given for the decomposition of one molecule. Therefore, the order of the reaction is first order.

Sulfuryl Chloride, SO2Cl2(g), Decomposes at High Temperature to Form SO2(g)

Sulfuryl Chloride, SO₂Cl₂(g), Decomposes at High Temperature to Form SO₂(g)