In Aqueous Solution,iodine Reacts with Acetone as Represented by the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

In aqueous solution,iodine reacts with acetone as represented by the following equation:
I₂(aq) + CH₃COCH₃(aq) → CH₃COCH₂I(aq) + H⁺(aq) + I^-(aq)
The experimental rate law is Rate = k[H⁺][CH₃COCH₃].According to the information above,an increase in the hydrogen ion concentration has what effect on the reaction?

• A)It decreases the rate of the reaction.
• B)It increases the rate of the reaction.
• C)It decreases the value of the equilibrium constant.
• D)It increases the value of the equilibrium constant.
• E)It does not affect the rate of the reaction.

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