A Gaseous Reaction Occurs by a Two-Step Mechanism,shown Below

question 115

Short Answer

A gaseous reaction occurs by a two-step mechanism,shown below.
Step 1: AX +Y₂ → AXY₂
Step 2: AXY₂ + AX → 2 AXY
If the rate law for this reaction is Rate = k[AX]²[Y₂],the intermediate is ________,and step ________ is the rate-determining step.

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