A Reaction Occurs Via the Following Sequence of Elementary Steps

question 118

Multiple Choice

A reaction occurs via the following sequence of elementary steps.What is the rate law based on this reaction mechanism?
1^st step: A + B → 2C + D slow
2^nd step: C → E fast
3^rd step: D → 2F fast

• A) rate = k [C]² [D]
• B) rate = k [A] [B]
• C) rate = k [E] [F]²
• D) rate = k [E]
• E) rate = k [C]

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