Which of the following factors will speed up the rate of evolution of carbon (iv)...

JAMB 2019

Which of the following factors will speed up the rate of evolution of carbon (iv) oxide in the reaction below?
2HCl + CaCO\(_3\) → CaCl\(_2\) + H\(_2\)O + CO\(_2\)

A. Increasing the concentration of the acid
B. Increasing the surface area of CaCO\(_3\)
C. A and B
D. Reducing the concentration of the acid

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The following factors increase a reaction rate
- Increase in concentration of reactants
- Increase in temperature
- Addition of catalyst
- Increase in the surface area of reactant(s)

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