For a reaction A+B→C, the rate law is written as r=k[A]2[B]. Doubling the concentration of both of A and B increases the rate of reaction by:
A
2 times
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B
4 times
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C
8 times
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D
16 times
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Solution
The correct option is D 8 times The reaction is 2nd order with respect to A, and 1st order with respect to B. Therefore doubling the concentration of A& B increases the rate by 4 times and 2 times respectively. Thus the total rate increases by 2×4 = 8 times.