For the reaction, A +2B → AB2, the order w.r.t. reactant A is 2 and w.r.t. reactant B. What will be change in rate of reaction if the concentration of A is doubled and B is halved?
- increases four times
- decreases four times
- increases two times
- no change
Answer:
a. increases 4 times
Rate = [A] 2
If [A] is doubled then Rate’ = [2A] 2 = 4 [A] 2 = 4 Rate