Question

Collision theory states that ____

(a) Molecules do not collide during the reaction

(b) Reactant molecules collide to effect product formation

(c) Reactants form complexes

(d) Products formed are unstable

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Asked question is from Kinetics of Homogeneous Reactions topic in section Kinetics of Homogeneous Reactions of Chemical Reaction Engineering

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Reactant molecules collide to effect product formation

The best I can explain: Collision Theory states that there occur collisions between the reactant molecules. The collisions in which the molecules possess a minimum energy are effective.