Question

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 ?

Answer 1

Order of reaction = 1/2 + 2

= (1 + 4)/2

= 5/2

= 2.5

Answer 2

The order of the reaction is =1/2+2 = 5/2