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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Chemical Kinetics

Question:

Which of the following statement is wrong about molecularity of a reaction?

Options:

It is number of molecules of reactant taking part in a single step chemical reaction.

It is calculated from reaction mechanism.

It may have a fractional value.

It depends on the rate determining step.

Correct Answer:

It may have a fractional value.

Explanation:

Molecularity is defined as the number of reactant species which collide simultaneously to form products. It is defined only for elementary (one step) reactions. It is always a positive integer. Higher molecularity (>3) are rare because chances of collisions of more than three molecules at a time are very less.