Question

Point out the incorrect statement

• A. Rate law is an experimental fact whereas law of mass action is a theoretical proposal
• B. Rate law is always different from the expression of law of mass action
• C. Rate law is more informative than law of mass action for the development of mechanism
• D. Order of a reaction is equal to the sum of powers of concentration terms in the rate law

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Rate law expression may come out to be similar to that predicted by law of mass action