The Gas Phase Reaction C₂H₄ + Cl₂→C₂H₄Cl₂ Follows the Rate

question 37

Multiple Choice

The gas phase reaction C₂H₄ + Cl₂→C₂H₄Cl₂ follows the rate law:
Rate = k [C₂H₄] [Cl₂]². If the concentration of C₂H₄ is doubled while the concentration of Cl₂ remains constant, the initial rate of the reaction:

• A) increases by a factor oF₄.
• B) decreases by a factor of 2.
• C) increases by a factor of 2.
• D) increases by a factor of 1.5.
• E) remains constant.

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