The Reaction of 1-Bromopropane with Sodium Iodide Gives 1-Iodopropane

question 55

Multiple Choice

The reaction of 1-bromopropane with sodium iodide gives 1-iodopropane. What is the effect of doubling the concentration of NaI on the rate of the reaction?

• A) the rate remains the same
• B) the rate decreases by a factor of 2
• C) the rate increases by a factor of 2
• D) the rate increases by a factor of 4

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