For a reaction equilibrium, $N _{2} O _{4}( g ) \rightleftharpoons 2 NO _{2}( g )$, the concentrations of $N _{2} O _{4}$ and $NO _{2}$ at equilibrium are $4.8 \times 10^{-2}$ and $1.2 \times 10^{-2}\, mol / L$ respectively. The value of $k$, for the reaction is: