When the reaction A → B + C is studied, a plot of ln[A]_t vs. time gives a straight line with a negative slope. What is the order of the reaction with respect to A? A) Zero B) First C) Second D) Third E) More information is needed to determine the order.

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The fact that a plot of ln[A] vs. time gives a straight line with a negative slope indicates that the reaction is first-order with respect to A.

When the Reaction a → B + C Is Studied