The Reaction a + 2B → Products Has the Rate

question 74

Multiple Choice

The reaction A + 2B → Products has the rate law, rate = k[A][B]³. If the concentration of B is doubled while that of A is unchanged, by what factor will the rate of reaction increase?

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 6
• D) 8
• E) 9

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