The Reaction
a + 2B $\rightarrow$ C
Is First Order in B and A

question 145

Multiple Choice

The reaction
A + 2B $\rightarrow$ C
Is first order in B and A. The overall order of the reaction is ________

• A) first.
• B) second.
• C) third.
• D) zero.
• E) fourth.

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