The Reaction a + 2B → Products Was Found to Follow

question 13

Multiple Choice

The reaction A + 2B → Products was found to follow the rate law: rate = k[A]²[B]. Predict by what factor the rate of reaction will increase when the concentration of A is doubled, the concentration of B is tripled, and the temperature remains constant.

• A) 5
• B) 6
• C) 12
• D) 18
• E) None of these

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