Which one of the following statements regarding the order of a reaction is not correct?

  • A
    Order is determined experimentally.
  • B
    Order of reaction is equal to the sum of powers of concentration terms in the experimental rate law.
  • C
    It is not affected by the stoichiometric coefficients of the reactants.
  • D
    Order cannot be fractional.

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