Chemistry-Rate of Reaction
NEET Chemistry Rate of Reaction MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
For a second-order reaction, if the initial concentration of reactant X is doubled, how does the rate of the reaction change?
A
The rate increases by a factor of 4.
B
The rate increases by a factor of 2.
C
The rate remains unchanged.
D
The rate decreases by a factor of 2.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
For a second-order reaction, the rate is proportional to the square of the concentration of the reactant. Doubling the concentration of X results in the rate increasing by a factor of 4.
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