Q53 / 200 · NEET 2011 (Screening) · Chemistry

Which one of the following statements for the order of a reaction is incorrect?

  • A
    Order is not influenced by stoichiometric coefficient of the reactants
  • B
    Order of reaction is sum of power to the concentration terms of reactants to express the rate of reaction
  • Correct answer
    C
    Order of reaction is always whole number
  • D
    Order can be determined only experimentally

Solution

Order of reaction may be zero, whole number or fraction number.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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