Question

The reaction rate is greatly influenced by ___________

(a) Nature of bond in the reactant molecules

(b) Strength of bond in the reactant molecules

(c) Both nature and strength of the reactant molecules

(d) It does not depend on either nature or strength of the reactant molecules

The question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.

My doubt is from Molecularity of a Reaction topic in division Reaction Dynamics of Engineering Chemistry I

Answer 1

Right option is (c) Both nature and strength of the reactant molecules

For explanation: The reaction rate is greatly influenced by both nature and strength of the reactant molecules. Reactants are the major factor that affects the rate of the reaction.