According to collision theory, what needs to happen for a reaction to take place?

A. particles need to be in the same phase
B. particles must collide in the correct orientation
C. particles must collide in any orientation
D. a transfer of energy from the system to the surroundings must take place

B. particles must collide in the correct orientation.

According to collision theory, for a reaction to take place, particles must collide in the correct orientation. Therefore, the correct answer is B.