For the Overall Reaction 2A + B ? C
Which $\rightleftharpoons$

question 32

Multiple Choice

For the overall reaction 2A + B ? C
Which of the following mechanisms is/are consistent with a rate equation of rate = k[A]²[B]?

• A) A + B \(\rightleftharpoons\) I (fast)
• I + A ? C (slow)
• B) A + B ? I (slow)
• I + A ? C (fast)
• C) 2A ? I (slow)
• B + I ? C (fast)
• D) 2A \(\rightleftharpoons\) I (fast)
• I + B ? C (slow)
• E) Answers a and d are both correct.

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