Assertion (A) : An order with respect to any reactant or Product can be zero, poistive, negative, and fractional. Reason (R ): Rate cannot decrease with increase in the concentration of a reactant or Product.

Options

A. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct, and `(R )` is the correct explnation of `(A)`.
B. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct, but `(R )` is noth the correct explanation of `(A)`.
C. If `(A)` is correct, but `(R )` is incorrect.
D. If `(A)` is incorrect, but `(R )` is correct.

Answer

C

Explanation

The rate of reaction depends upon the concentration of reactants.