A Possible Mechanism for the Reaction a + B $\rightarrow$ E + F Is
a + B
K₁,k_-1,fast

question 55

Short Answer

A possible mechanism for the reaction A + B + D $\rightarrow$ E + F is
A + B
k₁,k_-1,fast
$f$
C
C + D $\rightarrow$ 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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