Consider the Following S_N2 Reaction, Assuming No Other Changes

question 47

Multiple Choice

Consider the following S_N2 reaction, Assuming no other changes, what is the effect on the rate, if the concentration of 2-bromopentane is doubled and the concentration of CH₃CH₂COONa is halved?

• A) No effect
• B) It would double the rate
• C) It would triple the rate
• D) It would increase four times
• E) It would reduce by half

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