The initial rate of a reaction obeying the rate law is measured
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Problem
The initial rate of a reaction obeying the rate law rate=k[X]21[Y] is measured. If the initial concentrations of both X and Y are doubled, which statement best describes the change in the initial rate?
(a) It doubles.
(b) It increases by a factor of 8.
(c) It increases by a factor of 23/2 (about 2.8).
(d) It quadruples.