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Why do complex molecules show significant deviation from the simple collision rate equation ( ZABe−Ea/RTZ_{AB}e^{-E_a/RT} )?.

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Because simple theory assumes hard spheres and ignores structural/orientation aspects; not all collisions are effective.

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