Problem: Consider the following mechanism.step 1: A + B ⇌ C equilibriumstep 2: C + A → D slow——————————————overall: 2A + B → DDetermine the rate law for the overall reaction (where the overall rate constant is represented as k).
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Rate Law: focus only on the reactants
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Consider the following mechanism.
step 1: A + B ⇌ C equilibrium
step 2: C + A → D slow
——————————————
overall: 2A + B → D
Determine the rate law for the overall reaction (where the overall rate constant is represented as k).
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