For a gaseous phase reaction, rate of reaction is equal to K. CA . CB. If the volume of the reactor is suddenly reduced to 1/4th of its initial volume, then the rate of reaction compared to the original rate will be ______________ times?

Correct answer: B. 16

  • A. 8
  • B. 16
  • C. 1/8
  • D. 1/16

Explanation

Reducing the reactor volume to one-fourth increases each gas concentration fourfold when the number of moles is unchanged. Since the rate is proportional to CA CB, it increases by 4 × 4 = 16 times.

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