The units of rate constant for a first-order reaction are:

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

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