What Is the Overall Order of the Following Reaction,given the Rate

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the overall order of the following reaction,given the rate law? 2 NO(g) + H₂(g) → N₂(g) + 2 H₂O(g) Rate = k[NO]²[H₂]

• A) 1st order
• B) 2nd order
• C) 3rd order
• D) 4th order
• E) 0th order

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