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The equation AP is rewritten as 2A2P for the same reaction. Using the IUPAC definition of rate of reaction (νi1dtd[i]), which is correct?
ABoth −d[A]/dt and the rate of reaction are unchanged
B−d[A]/dt is unchanged but the rate of reaction is halved
C−d[A]/dt is doubled and the rate of reaction is unchanged
DBoth −d[A]/dt and the rate of reaction are halved
Answer: B
The physical consumption of A is unaffected by how the equation is written, so −d[A]/dt is unchanged. The rate of reaction divides by νA, which changes from 1 to 2, so it is halved.