The Reaction Between Chlorine and Nitric Oxide to Form Nitrosyl

question 146

Multiple Choice

The reaction between chlorine and nitric oxide to form nitrosyl chloride is shown below.If the reaction rate doubles when the concentration of Cl₂ is doubled and the rate quadruples when the concentration of NO is doubled,by what factor will the rate increase if both concentrations,NO and Cl₂,are doubled? Cl₂(g) + 2 NO(g) → 2 NOCl(g)

• A)2
• B)4
• C)8
• D)6

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