A reaction was found to be second order in carbon monoxide concentration. The rate of the reaction If the [CO] is doubled, with everything else kept the same.

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Since the reaction is second order in carbon monoxide concentration, doubling [CO] will result in an increase in the rate by a factor of 2² or 4. Therefore, the correct answer is D, increases by a factor of 4.

A Reaction Was Found to Be Second Order in Carbon