The rate-limiting step for a gas-phase reaction is

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The rate-limiting step for a gas-phase reaction is 2 ClO(g)→Cl2O2(g)2\,\text{ClO}(g) \rightarrow \text{Cl}_2\text{O}_2(g), and the measured rate law is rate=k[ClO]2\text{rate} = k[\text{ClO}]^2. If the initial concentration of ClO is doubled, by what factor does the initial rate change?

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