Consider the S_N2 Reaction of Butyl Bromide with OH^- Ion $\rightarrow$

question 13

Multiple Choice

Consider the S_N2 reaction of butyl bromide with OH^- ion. CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂Br + OH^- $\rightarrow$ CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH + Br^-
Assuming no other changes,what effect on the rate would result from simultaneously doubling the concentrations of both butyl bromide and OH^- ion?

• A) No effect.
• B) It would double the rate.
• C) It would triple the rate.
• D) It would increase the rate four times.
• E) It would increase the rate six times.

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