Why Molecularity Never Exceeds Three?

Molecularity cannot be greater than three because more than three molecules may not mutually collide with each other effectively.

Why is a molecularity greater than 3 unheard of?

Reason: More than three molecules may not mutually collide with each other.

Why molecularity more than 3 is rare?

What is the probability of reaction with molecularity higher than three very rare? Answer: ... The probability of more than three molecules colliding simultaneously is very small. Hence, possibility of molecularity being three is very low.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.