Which Statement Concerning Relative Rates of Reaction Is Correct for the Chemical

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning relative rates of reaction is correct for the chemical equation given below?
2 CH₃OH(g) + 3 O₂(g) $\to$ 2 CO₂(g) + 4 H₂O(g)

• A) The rate of disappearance of CH₃OH is equal to the rate of disappearance of O₂.
• B) The rate of disappearance of CH₃OH is two times the rate of appearance of H₂O_.
• C) The rate of disappearance of CH₃OH is half the rate of appearance of CO₂.
• D) The rate of appearance of H₂O is two times the rate of appearance of CO₂.
• E) The rate of appearance of H₂O is four times the rate of disappearance of CH₃OH.

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