Consider the Reaction a + B → C

question 2

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction A + B → C. Doubling the concentration of A leads to doubling the rate, while doubling the concentration of B quadruples the rate. The rate equation is, therefore, ________.

• A)Rate = -k[A][B]²
• B)Rate = -k[A]
• C)Rate = - k[A]²
• D)Rate = -k[A]²[B]

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