For a reaction $A+ B\to $  Products, the rate law is - Rate $=$ $k\,[A]\, [B]^{\frac {3}{2}}$ . Can the reaction be an elementary reaction ? Explain.

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The reaction is not elementary because order of the reaction is fractional $1+\frac{3}{2}=\frac{5}{2}$. Fractional order reaction can't be elementary.

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