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In the reaction \( 2A + B \rightarrow C \), if the rate law is \( \text{Rate} = k[A]^2[B] \), what is the overall order of the reaction?
In the reaction \( 2A + B \rightarrow C \), if the rate law is \( \text{Rate} = k[A]^2[B] \), what is the overall order of the reaction?
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To determine the overall order of a reaction, simply add the exponents of all concentration terms in the rate law.
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The overall order of a reaction is determined by summing the exponents of the concentration terms in the rate law.
In this case, the rate law is given as \( \text{Rate} = k[A]^2[B] \).
The exponent of \( [A] \) is 2 and the exponent of \( [B] \) is 1.
Therefore, the overall order is \( 2 + 1 = 3 \).
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