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STANDARD Chemistry Order of Reaction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

For a reaction X → Y, the rate of reaction becomes twenty seven times when the concentration of X is increased three times. What is the order of the reaction?

A

2

B

1

C

3

D

0

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Let rate of reaction R = k[X]ⁿ. When concentration is increased three times, 27R = k(3X)ⁿ. Dividing gives 27 = 3ⁿ, solving for n gives n = 3.

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