What is the overall order of the following reaction,given the rate law?
X + 2 Y → 4 Z Rate = k[X][Y]

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The rate law indicates that the overall order of the reaction is equal to the sum of the individual orders with respect to each reactant. In this case, the sum of the individual orders is equal to 2 (from [X]) + 1 (from [Y]) = 3. Therefore, the overall order of the reaction is 3rd order. The only option that corresponds to an overall order of 3 is C) 2nd order. This may seem counter-intuitive, but it is important to keep in mind that the overall order does not necessarily correspond to the highest individual order.

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