Question

For a reaction X $\to$ Y, the rate of the reaction has been found to be third order with respect to X. What happens when the concentration of X is doubled.

• A. rate become double
• B. rate becomes three times
• C. rate become six times
• D. rate becomes eight times

Answer 1

The correct option is D rate becomes eight times

Rate = $k[X{]}^3$
When X becomes double, rate become $2^3$ = 8 times