The rate constant of esterification is given by $k = k^{\prime} [H_2O]$. If the rate constant $k = 2.0 \times 10^{-3} \ min^{-1}$,calculate $k^{\prime}$. (Assume $[H_2O] = 55.5 \ mol \ L^{-1}$)

• A
  $3.6 \times 10^{-5} \ mol^{-1} \ L \ min^{-1}$
• B
  $2.0 \times 10^{-3} \ mol^{-1} \ L \ min^{-1}$
• C
  $1.11 \times 10^{-1} \ mol^{-1} \ L \ min^{-1}$
• D
  $5.55 \times 10^{-2} \ mol^{-1} \ L \ min^{-1}$