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Which one of the following statements for the order of a reaction is incorrect?

A

Order can be determined only experimentally.

B

Order is not influenced by stoichiometric coefficient of the reactants.

C

Order of a reaction is sum of power to the concentration terms of reactants to express the rate of reaction.

D

Order of reaction is always whole number.

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D
Order of a reaction is not always whole number. It can be zero or fractional also.
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