The Reaction X → Y Is First-Order Overall and First-Order

question 29

Multiple Choice

The reaction X → Y is first-order overall and first-order with respect to the reactant X. The result of doubling the initial concentration of X will be to

• A)shorten the half-life of the reaction.
• B)increase the rate constant of the reaction.
• C)decrease the rate constant of the reaction.
• D)shorten the time taken to reach equilibrium.
• E)double the initial rate.

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