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Question
For a reaction: 
Rate = k
(i) Write the order and molecularity of this reaction.
(ii) Write the unit of k.
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Solution
(i) The reaction is a zero order reaction, and the molecularity of this reaction is 2.
(ii) The unit of the rate constant k is mole L−1 sec−1.
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