A Possible Mechanism for the Reaction a + B

question 48

Short Answer

A possible mechanism for the reaction A + B + D  E + F is
A + B C
k₁,k_-1,fast
C + D  E + F
k₂
where C is a reactive intermediate present in very low concentrations.Calculate the steady state concentration of C in terms of the rate constants for the individual steps and the concentrations of the reactants.

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