Q. Assertion: For the reaction

Rate
Reason: Rate of reaction is always equal to the sum of the stoichiometric coefficients of the reacting species in a balanced chemical equation.

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Solution:

Rate of reaction depends upon the experimental conditions such as concentration of reactants, temperature and catalyst. It may or may not be equal to the stoichiometric coefficients of the reacting species in a balanced chemical equation.