Question

Which of the following observations is incorrect about the order of a reaction?

a) Order of a reaction is always a whole number
b) The stoichiometric coefficient of the reactants doesn’t affect the order
c) Order of reaction is the sum of the coefficients of the reactants
d) Order can only be assessed experimentally

Answer 1

a) Order of a reaction is always a whole number

Step-by-step explanation:

Order of a reaction is not always whole number. It can be zero, or fractional .