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Doubling the pressure in a liquid phase reaction:

Correct answer: D. Will not alter the concentration of reactants

  • A. Will double the reaction rate
  • B. Will increase the reaction rate
  • C. Will decrease the reaction rate
  • D. Will not alter the concentration of reactants

Explanation

Doubling the pressure in a liquid phase reaction typically does not alter the concentration of the reactants. This is because, in a liquid, the concentration is primarily determined by the solubility of the reactants, which remains fairly constant regardless of pressure changes. Options A, B, and C are incorrect because they assume a direct impact of pressure on reaction rates or concentrations, which is not the case for liquid phase reactions.

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