Question

Butadiene c4h6 reacts with itself at 250 degrees celcius to form a dimer with the formula c8h12. The reaction is second order in c4h6. What is the rate law for the reaction?

Answer 1

Rate = k * [C₄H₆]²

Step-by-step explanation:

It is possible to write the reaction as:

• 2C₄H₆ → C₈H₁₂

The differential rate law for a simple second order reaction of the type 2A → B is:

• Rate = k * [A]²

With the above information in mind, the rate law for the reaction of butadiene would be:

• Rate = k * [C₄H₆]²