Question

Which of the following statements are true?
I. Rate law is an experimental fact while law of mass action is a theoretical proposal.
II. Rate law is more informative than law of mass action for the development of mechanism.
III. Rate law is always different from the expression of law of mass action.
Choose the correct option.

• A. $I$ and $III$
• B. $III$ and $II$
• C. $I$ and $II$
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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