The Reaction X  Y Is First-Order Overall and First-Order

question 57

Multiple Choice

The reaction X  Y is first-order overall and first-order with respect to the reactant X. The result of doubling the initial concentration of X will be to

• A) shorten the half-life of the reaction.
• B) increase the rate constant of the reaction.
• C) decrease the rate constant of the reaction.
• D) shorten the time taken to reach equilibrium.
• E) double the initial rate.

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