Consider the reaction sequence given below:Which of the following statements is true:

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Doubling the concentration of base will double the rate of both the reactions.

Changing the concentration of base will have no effect on reaction (2)

Changing the base from OH- to −OR will have no effect on reaction (2)

Changing the concentration of base will have no effect on reaction (1).

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Reaction (1) rate = K [R – X]Reaction (2) rate = K [R – X] [OH-]∴ Base conc independent onReaction (1) but depends on Reaction (2)

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