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Problem 17 - Entrance Test

For the reaction A + B → products, the rate law is given by rate = k[A]^1/2[B]^2. What is the overall order of the reaction?

Correct: C

The overall order of the reaction is the sum of the exponents in the rate law. Therefore, the overall order is 1/2 + 2 = 5/2.