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 CO concentration, the rate of the reaction will increase by a factor of 2^2 = 4 if the [CO] is doubled, while keeping everything else constant. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

A Reaction Was Found to Be Second Order in Carbon