A reaction in which reactants (R ) are converted into products (P) follows second order kinetics. If concentration of R is increased by four times, what will be the increase in the rate formation of p?

Options

A. 9 times
B. 4 times
C. 16 times
D. 8 times

Answer

C

Explanation

`R to P`
For a second order reaction rate `= k [R]^(2)`
If conc. Of R is increased by four times, rate `= k [4R]^(2)`
Hence, the rate of formation of P increases by 16 times.