Multiple choice

For a reaction 2A + B → 2C, with the rate equation: Rate = k[A]2[B]

  1. the order with respect to A is 1 and the order overall is 1

  2. the order with respect to A is 2 and the order overall is 2.

  3. the order with respect to A is 2 and the order overall is 3.

  4. the order with respect to B is 2 and the order overall is 2.
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Explanation

The order with respect to A is the exponent of [A], which is 2. The overall order is the sum of the exponents: 2 + 1 = 3.

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