Question

Which one of the following statement(s) is incorrect about order of reaction?

• A. Order of reaction is determined experimentally
• B. Order of reaction is equal to sum of the power of concentration terms in differential rate law
• C. It is not affected with stoichiometric coefficient of the reactants
• D. Order cannot be fractional

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Order cannot be fractional

Order of a reaction can take any real value, i.e. negative, integer, fraction etc.