- AUnimolecular reaction
- BFirst order reaction
- Csecond order reaction
- DBimolecular reaction
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Correct answer: A
- Interpret the statement
The reaction involves two different reactants, so a typical form is:
We must find what such a reaction can never be.
- Check each option
Option A: Unimolecular reaction
A unimolecular reaction is an elementary reaction in which only one molecule participates in the rate-determining event, e.g.
Since the question says the reaction involves two different reactants, it cannot be unimolecular.
So, A is impossible.
Option B: First order reaction
A reaction involving two reactants can still be first order overall in some cases.
Example:
with rate law
or under pseudo-first-order conditions when one reactant is in large excess.
So, such a reaction can be first order.
Option C: Second order reaction
If the rate law is
then overall order is
So, a reaction involving two reactants can be second order.
Option D: Bimolecular reaction
A bimolecular reaction is an elementary process involving collision of two molecules, such as:
This exactly matches a reaction involving two different reactants.
So, it can be bimolecular.
- Conclusion
A reaction involving two different reactants can never be a unimolecular reaction.
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