For 2NO(g) + O₂(g) → 2NO₂(g), rate = k². How does the rate change if the volume of the vessel is halved?
Correct answer D. It increases 8 times
Explanation
Halving the volume doubles every gas concentration. The new rate is k(2[NO])²(2[O₂]) = 4 × 2 = 8 times the original rate.
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