The unit of rate constant for a second-order reaction is usually expressed as:

  • A
    $mol \, L^{-1} \, s^{-1}$
  • B
    $mol^{-1} \, L \, s^{-1}$
  • C
    $mol \, L \, s^{-1}$
  • D
    $mol^{-2} \, L^2 \, s^{-1}$

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