Question

What is the order of reaction if the rate law is

Rate = k [A]^1/2 [B]² [C]⁰?

Answer 1

Given rate law:

Rate = k [A]^1/2 [B]² [C]⁰

To find the order of the reaction, we add the powers of all the reactants:

Order = `1/2 + 2 + 0 = 5/2`

or 2.5

∴ Order of reaction is 2.5