Question

Considering the rate law, rate = k[a]²[b], which of the following statements is correct?

A) The reaction is first order in A and second order overall.
B) The reaction is first order in B and second overall.
C) The reaction is second order in A and second order overall.
D) The reaction is first order in B and third order overall.
E) The reaction is second order in A and first order overall.

Answer 1

The reaction is first order in A and second order overall.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given rate law is rate = k[a]²[b]. Based on this rate law, the reaction is first order in A and second order in B. Therefore, option A) The reaction is first order in A and second order overall is correct.