For the reaction 2NO(g) + Cl₂(g) → 2NOCl(g)

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Problem

For the reaction 2NO(g) + Cl₂(g) → 2NOCl(g), the experimentally determined rate law is rate = k[NO]²[Cl₂]. What is the overall order of this reaction? (a) Second order\text{Second order} (b) Fourth order\text{Fourth order} (c) Third order\text{Third order} (d) First order\text{First order}

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