Assuming no other changes,what is the effect of doubling only the concentration of the alkyl halide in the above S_N2 reaction? A)no change B)doubles the rate C)triples the rate D)quadruples the rate E)rate is halved

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Since the S_N2 reaction is an SN1 reaction, increasing the concentration of the alkyl halide will increase the rate of the reaction. This is because the rate-determining step is the formation of the carbocation intermediate, and increasing the concentration of the alkyl halide will increase the rate of carbocation formation. Therefore, doubling the concentration of the alkyl halide will double the rate of the reaction.

Assuming No Other Changes,what Is the Effect of Doubling Only