define order of reaction? how is it different from Molecularity of reaction ? write the differences between order of reaction Molecularity of reaction
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The main differences between order and order of reaction are given below.
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List the Various Differences Between Order and Molecularity of a Reaction.
Molecularity Order
The molecularity of the reaction is determined by looking at the reaction mechanism The order of the reaction is determined by the experimental methods
The sum of the powers of concentration terms in the rate law expression.
Order of a reaction can be determined experimentally.
it can be a zero or fraction.
It is applicable to elementary and also complex reactions.
Negative order reaction is possible.
The number of molecules present in the rate determining step of reaction.
Molecularity of a reaction can be determined theoretically.
It cannot be a zero or fraction.
It can be applicable to only elementary reactions.
Molecularitt can never be negative.