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For the reaction A + B  products, the rate law is rate = k[A]^2[B]. Which change will cause the greKinetics Chemistry Question

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For the reaction A + B  products, the rate law is rate = k[A]^2[B]. Which change will cause the greatest decrease in reaction rate?

A.

Decreasing [A] by a factor of 2

B.

Decreasing [B] by a factor of 2

C.

Decreasing both [A] and [B] by a factor of 2

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D.

Decreasing [B] by a factor of 4

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