In order to determine the order of the reaction represented above, the initial rate of formation of XY2 is measured using different initial values of [X]and [Y]. The results of the experiment are shown in the table below. In trial 2 which of the reactants would be consumed more rapidly, and why? (A) X, because it has a higher molar concentration. (B) X, because the reaction is second order with respect to X. (C) Y, because the reaction is second order with respect to Y. (D) Y, because the rate of disappearance will be double that of X.

the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.

d

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