The rate of a gas phase reaction is given by K . CA . CB. If the volume of the reaction vessel is reduced to l/4th of its initial volume, then the reaction rate compared to the original rate will be _______________ times?

Correct answer: B. 16

  • A. 4
  • B. 16
  • C. 8
  • D. 2

Explanation

With the same reactant amounts and temperature, reducing the volume to one-fourth makes both concentrations four times larger. Since the rate is proportional to CA CB, it increases by 4 × 4 = 16 times.

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