Question:

\(\mathrm{A + 2B \rightarrow C}\), the rate equation for this reaction is given as
Rate = k[A][B].
If the concentration of A is kept the same but that of B is doubled what will happen to the rate itself ?

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The rate law is first order in B, so doubling [B] doubles the rate (the stoichiometric coefficient 2 is irrelevant).
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • halved
  • the same
  • doubled
  • quadrupled
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Initial rate: \(r_1 = k[A][B]\).
New rate with \([B]' = 2[B]\) and [A] unchanged: \(r_2 = k[A](2[B]) = 2k[A][B] = 2r_1\).
The rate doubles.
Answer: (3) doubled
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