For a reaction, A + B → Product; the rate law is given by, r = k [ A] 1/2 [B] 2 . What is the order of the reaction?

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

The order of the reaction is sum of the powers of concentration of reactants in the rate law. According to this,

The order of the reaction = 1/2 + 2

=

The order of the reaction is 2.5