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Use the experimental data shown to determine the overall order of the reaction.

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Correct Answer: C) 3rd order
From the table, doubling [A] makes the rate four times larger, so the reaction is second order in A. Doubling [B] doubles the rate, so it is first order in B; overall order = 2 + 1 = 3.