Asked in Premeth Test 23 — Chemical Kinetics and Chemical Equilibrium (25 March 2025) 2025Moderate

In the rate equation, Rate=k[A]ᵃ[B]ᵇ, the sum of terms a and b is called as_?

Correct answer: A. Overall order of reaction

  • A. Overall order of reaction
  • B. Order of reaction with respect to A
  • C. All of these
  • D. Order of reaction with respect to B

Explanation

The overall order of the reaction is determined by adding the individual orders which in the given equation are given by 'a' and 'b' where a is the order of reaction with respect to A and b is the order of reaction with respect to B. Thus a + b is the overall order of the reaction.

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