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Collision TheoryChemical Kinetics

Why is the probability of reaction with molecularity higher than three very rare?

Expert Answer

According to collision theory, for a reaction to occur, molecules must collide simultaneously. The statistical probability of more than three molecules colliding simultaneously with proper orientation and sufficient energy is extremely low.

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