The Reaction of Bromoethane with Sodium Acetate Affords the Substitution

question 52

Multiple Choice

The reaction of bromoethane with sodium acetate affords the substitution product methyl acetate.What is the effect of doubling the concentration of sodium acetate on the rate of the reaction?

• A)The rate remains the same.
• B)The rate decreases by a factor of 2.
• C)The rate increases by a factor of 2.
• D)The rate increases by a factor of 4.

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