MCQ
For a certain reaction, the rate $=k[A]^2[B]$, when the initial concentration of $A$ is tripled keeping concentration of $B$ constant, the initial rate would
  • A
    Increase by a factor of three
  • B
    Decrease by a factor of nine
  • C
    Increase by a factor of six
  • Increase by a factor of nine

Answer

Correct option: D.
Increase by a factor of nine
d
Rate $(r)=k[A]^2[B]$

When concentration of $A$ is tripled

$\left[A^{\prime}\right]=[3 A]$

New rate, $r^{\prime}=k\left[A^{\prime}\right]^2[B]=k[3 A]^2[B]=9 k[A]^2[B]$

$r^{\prime}=9 r$

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