The rate constant of a reaction is . What is the overall order of the reaction? — Chemical Kinetics Chemistry Question
Question
The rate constant of a reaction is $1.2 \times 10^{-2} \text{ L}^2 \text{ mol}^{-2} \text{ s}^{-1}$. What is the overall order of the reaction?
Answer: D
💡 Solution & Explanation
The general unit for rate constant $k$ is $\text{L}^{n-1} \text{mol}^{1-n} \text{s}^{-1}$. Comparing the powers of Liters, $n - 1 = 2$, which means $n = 3$. The reaction is third order.
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