WBJEE · Chemistry · Chemical Kinetics
Which one of the following is wrong about molecularity of a reaction?
- A It may be whole number or fractional
- B It is calculated from reaction mechanism
- C It is the number of molecules of the reactants taking part in a single step chemical reaction
- D It is always equal to the order of elementary reaction
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) It may be whole number or fractional
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Molecularity of a reaction can never be fractional. It is always a whole number.
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