What is the unit of the rate constant for a second-order reaction?

A. M/s
B. 1/M·s
C. M²/s
D. 1/M²·s

Answer: 1/M·s

Additional Information: The unit for the rate constant of a second-order reaction is reciprocal molarity times time.

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