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Consider the reaction: The rate equation for this reaction is .Which of these mechanisms is/are consistent with this rate equation?(A) (slow) (fast)(B) (fast equilibrium) (slow)

  1. A
    B only
  2. B
    Both A and B
  3. C
    Neither A nor B
  4. D
    A only

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The rate of a reaction is determined by the slowest step (Rate Determining Step).For mechanism (A):The slow step is . This matches the given rate law.For mechanism (B):The slow step is From the fast equilibrium: Substituting this into the rate equation: . This does not match the given rate law.Therefore, only mechanism A is consistent.

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Consider the reaction: The rate equation for this reaction is .Which of these mechanisms is/are consistent with this rate equation?(A) (slow) (fast)(B) (fast equilibrium) (slow)
A
B only
B
Both A and B
C
Neither A nor B
D
A only

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