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

question 49

Short Answer

A gaseous reaction occurs by a two-step mechanism,shown below.
Step 1: CX + W₂ → CXW₂
Step 2: CXW₂ + CX → 2 CXW
If the rate law for this reaction is Rate = k[CX]²[W₂],the intermediate is ________,and step ________ is the rate-determining step.

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Definitions:

Factor XII

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Osmotic Pressure

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