For the reaction: A + 2 B > AB2 , a series of experiments is performed to determine the rate law. The initial concentrations of A and B, and the initial rates of reaction are shown below. From these data, determine the rate law. Expt. # Initial Conc. Rate

[A] [B] (M/s)

1 0.40 0.30 2.4 x 10-4

2 0.40 0.15 1.2 x 10-4

3 0.80 0.30 9.6 x 10-4

a. R = k [A]2
b. R= k [A] [B]
c. R= k [A]2 [B]2
d. R= k [A] [B]2
e. R = k [A]2 [B]