Consider the data [CH4] [O2] initial rate
M M M · s
−1
Exp 1 0.5 1.3 2.5 × 10−3
Exp 2 0.5 2.6 1.0 × 10−2
Exp 3 1.0 1.3 5.0 × 10−3
What is a correct rate law for the reaction?
1. k[CH4]−1 [O2] 2
2. k[CH4]
3. k[CH4][O2]2
4. k[CH4]−1 [O2]
5. k[CH4][O2]