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A multistep reaction can only occur as fast as its slowest step. Therefore, it is the rate law of the slow step that determines the rate law for the overall reaction.
Consider the following multistep reaction:
Based on this mechanism, determine the rate law for the overall reaction.
Express your answer in standard MasteringChemistry format. For example, if the rate law is k[A]3[B]2 type k*[A]^3*[B]^2.
Part B
Consider the following multistep reaction:
Based on this mechanism, determine the rate law for the overall reaction.
Express your answer in standard MasteringChemistry format. For example, if the rate law is k[C]3[D]2 type k*[C]^3*[D]^2.
A+BAB(slow) A+ABA2B(fast) 2A+BA2B(overall)Explanation / Answer
We care only in the slow step for kinetics:
so
elemental rate law must include only the reactants, which are --> A*B
Rate = k*[A][B]
Q2-.
similar:
the slowest step is
CD+DCD2(slow)
reactants --> CD and D
note that CD in reality accounts for one species so
Rate = k*[CD][D]
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