Sucrose Decomposes to Fructose and Glucose in Acid Solution

Multiple Choice

Sucrose decomposes to fructose and glucose in acid solution. When ln [sucrose] is plotted vs. time, a straight line with slope of −0.208 hr⁻¹ results. What is the rate law for the reaction?

A) Rate = 0.208 hr ⁻¹ [sucrose] ²
B) Rate = 0.208 hr ⁻¹ [sucrose]
C) Rate = 0.0433 hr [sucrose] ²
D) Rate = 0.0433 hr [sucrose]
E) Rate = 0.208 mol L ⁻¹hr ⁻¹ [sucrose] ⁰