The rate law for the reaction \(A + B + C \rightarrow \text{Product}\) is expressed as
\[
\text{Rate} = k[A]^2[B]^1[C]^0
\]
What is the overall order of the reaction?
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Order of reaction is determined experimentally and not from stoichiometry.
Step 1: Recall definition of order of reaction.
The overall order of a reaction is the sum of powers of concentration terms in the rate law. Step 2: Add the powers from rate expression.
\[
\text{Order} = 2 + 1 + 0 = 3
\]
Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the overall order of the reaction is 3.