Question
Chemistry Question on reaction mechanism
Higher order (>3) reactions are rare due to
A
Shifting of equilibrium towards reactants due to elastic collisions
B
Loss of active species on collision
C
Low probability of simultaneous collision of all reacting species
D
Increase in entropy as more molecules are involved
Answer
Low probability of simultaneous collision of all reacting species
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C) : Low probability of simultaneous collision of all reacting species.