Chemistry-Order of Reaction

NEET Chemistry Order of Reaction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Which of the following statements about the order of a reaction is correct?

A

The order of a reaction is determined experimentally and can be different from the stoichiometric coefficients.

B

The order of a reaction is always equal to the sum of the stoichiometric coefficients in the balanced equation.

C

The order of a reaction is a fixed value that does not change with temperature.

D

The order of a reaction can never be a fractional value.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The order of a reaction is indeed an experimental quantity and may not correspond to the stoichiometric coefficients, as indicated in the context that discusses the relationship between rate and concentration.

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