For a certain reaction, xM ⟶ yL, the rate of reaction increases by 4 times when the concentration of M is doubled. The rate law is :
A
rate = k [M]2
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B
rate = k [M]1
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C
rate = k [M]−2
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is A rate = k [M]2 For a certain reaction, xM ⟶ yL, the rate of reaction
increases by 4 times when the concentration of M is doubled. Now, 4=22 This indicates that the order of the reaction with respect to M is 2. The rate
law is rate =k[M]2.