In the given reaction
the rate of formation of is
.
Calculate the
(i) rate of reaction, and
(ii) rate of disappearance of .
(i) Rate =
=
= 2.4x 10-4/2 = 1.25 x 10-4 mol l-1 s -1
(ii) rate of disappearance of =
= 3 x 1.25 x 10-4 = 3.75 x 10-4 mol l-1 s -1