When you calculated A in the rate equation for the reaction of kMnO ₄ solution and H ₂ C ₂ O ₄ solution. you assumed k had the same value under the conditions of determinations 1, 2, and 3.

(a) What assumption did you make about the reaction of KMnO ₄ Solution and H ₂ C ₂ O ₄ solution in those determinations that allowed you to consider K to be constant?

(b) Would it be sound practice to compare the results of determinations 4-6 when calculating k? Briefly esplain