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The decomposition of dimethyl ether is a fractional-order reaction. The rate of reaction is given by Rate=k(pCH3OCH3)3/2. If the pressure is measured in bar and time in minutes, then what are the units of rate and rate constant?

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bar min1,bar2min1
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bar min1,bar1/2min1
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bar1/2min1,bar2min1
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The correct option is B bar min1,bar1/2min1
In terms of pressure,

Rate=k(pCH3OCH3)3/2
Unit of rate =bar min1
Unit of rate constant =rate(pCH3OCH3)3/2
=bar min1bar3/2=bar1/2min1.

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