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Why is the probability of reaction with molecularity higher than three very rare?

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Why is the probability of reaction with molecularity higher than three very rare?

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The probability of more than three molecules colliding simultaneously is very small. Hence possibility of molecularity being three is very low.

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Chapter 4: Chemical Kinetics - Exercises [Page 56]

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NCERT Exemplar Chemistry Exemplar [English] Class 12
Chapter 4 Chemical Kinetics
Exercises | Q III. 46. | Page 56

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