For a reaction rate law expression is:
Rate $= K [A]^{1 / 2} [B]^{2}$
Can this reaction be an elementary? Explain.

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Solution

An elementary process would have a rate law with orders equal to its molecularities and therefore must be in integral form.
Hence the reaction can not be an elementary process.

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For a reaction rate law expression is:Rate =K[A]1/2[B]2Can this reaction be an elementary? Explain.

An elementary process would have a rate law with orders equal to its molecularities and therefore must be in integral form.Hence the reaction can not be an elementary process.

For a reaction rate law expression is:
Rate $= K [A]^{1 / 2} [B]^{2}$
Can this reaction be an elementary? Explain.

An elementary process would have a rate law with orders equal to its molecularities and therefore must be in integral form.
Hence the reaction can not be an elementary process.