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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

Conversion of molecule X to Y follows second order kinetics. If concentration of X is increased to three times how will it affect the rate of formation of Y?

  1. A the rate will increase 3 times
  2. B the rate will increase 9 times
  3. C the rate will increase \(1 / 3\) times
  4. D the rate will increase \(\sqrt{3}\) times
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(B) the rate will increase 9 times

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Rate \( = k[X]^2 \) New Rate \( = k[3X]^2 = 9k[X]^2 \) New Rate \( = 9 \times \text{Initial Rate} \) The rate will increase 9 times.
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