Chapter 11.2, Problem 11.4E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The effect on rate of reaction has to be explained on doubling the concentration of methyl acetate and halving the concentration hydroxide ions.

Concept Introduction:

The relationship between rate and initial concentration of reactant is described by rate law.  It is an experimentally determined equation and cannot be found out theoretically from the stoichiometry of the reactants and products.

  $rate=k{\left[concentrationofthereac\tan t\right]}^m$

Where, $k$ is the rate constant and $m$ is the order of the reaction.