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Chemical Kinetics: Effect of temperature MCQ

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Effect of temperatureMediumQuestion 720010

Question

If the rate doubles for every 10°C rise in temperature, increasing temperature from 20°C to 60°C multiplies the rate by:
  1. A
    16
    Correct
  2. B
    8
  3. C
    4
  4. D
    32

Correct answer

16

Explanation

Rate doubles every 10°C. From 20 to 60°C is a 40°C rise = 4 doublings. Rate × 2⁴ = 16.