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Higher order (gt3) reaction are rare due...

Higher order `(gt3)` reaction are rare due to :

A

low probability of simultaneous collision of all the reacting species

B

increase in entropy and activation energy as more molecules are involved

C

shifting of equilibrium towards reactants due to elastic collisions

D

loss of active species on collision

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Probability of collision of more than three particles simultaneously at certain orientation is very low.
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