Question

Which of the following observation is incorrect about the order of a reaction?

• A. Order of a reaction is always a whole number.
• B. The stoichiometric coefficient of the reactants doesn’t affect the order
• C. Order of reaction is the sum of power to express the rate of reaction to the concentration terms of the reactants.
• D. Order can only be assessed experimentally

Answer 1

The correct option is A Order of a reaction is always a whole number.

The value of the order of reaction can be in the form of an integer or a fraction. It can even have a value of zero.