Suppose the reaction, 2A + 2B ? 2C + F followed the mechanism: A + B ? C + D (fast) A + D ? E (slow) E + B ? C + F (very fast) What is the expected rate law? (Hint: Intermediate cannot be a part of rate law)
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The slowest step in the reaction mechanism is the rate-determining step. In this case, the slow step is: \[ \text{A} + \text{D} \rightarrow \text{E} \] Show more…
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