Which Is an Incorrect Statement When Discussing Molecular Collisions Leading $\rarr$

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which is an incorrect statement when discussing molecular collisions leading to the chemical reaction,AB + CD $\rarr$ AD + CB?

• A) The faster the motion of the molecules,the more likely they are to collide.
• B) The faster the motion of the molecules,the greater the probability that a chemical reaction will occur.
• C) The slower the motion of the molecules,the more likely that this reaction will become an equilibrium reaction favoring the left side of the equation.
• D) The relationship between molecular collisions and reaction rate is direct.

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