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2A + B --> product If the reactant 'B ' is in excess, the order of reaction with respect to ' A in given rate law Rate = k[A]2 [ B ] is:

Correct answer: A. 2nd order reaction

  • A. 2nd order reaction
  • B. Pseudo 1 order reaction
  • C. 1st order reaction
  • D. 3rd order reaction

Explanation

Experimental rate equation is called rate law. According to rate law equation, order is 2nd with respect to "A" while order is zero with respect to "B". Order of reaction is zero with respect to excess reactant. So, overall order of reaction is 2nd.

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