The gas-phase reaction 2NO + 2H₂ → N₂ + 2H₂O has the following rate law expression, rate = k[NO]₂[H₂]. If the [NO] is halved and the [H₂] is tripled, what change in rate is expected?
A. Increase by 3/4
B. Decrease by 3/2
C. Decrease by 3/4
D. Increase by 3/2
E. Stays same

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