(a) For a reaction A + B → P, the rate is given by Rate = k[A] [B]2(i) How is the rate of reaction affected if the concentration of B is doubled?(ii) What is the overall order of reaction if A is present in large excess?(b) A first order reaction takes 30 minutes for 50% completion. Calculate the time required for 90% completion of this reaction.

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(a) For a reaction A + B → P, the rate is given by Rate = k[A] [B]2
(i) How is the rate of reaction affected if the concentration of B is doubled?
(ii) What is the overall order of reaction if A is present in large excess?
(b) A first order reaction takes 30 minutes for 50% completion. Calculate the time required for 90% completion of this reaction. 

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