AIIMS2010Chemistry-Chemical Kinetics

AIIMS 2010 Chemistry Order of Reaction Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion: The overall order of the reaction is the sum of the exponents of all the reactants in the rate expression. Reason: There are many higher order reactions.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Reactions of higher order are rare because chances for larger number of molecules to come simultaneously for collision are less.

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