Given the Following Proposed Mechanism,predict the Rate Law for the Overall

question 14

Multiple Choice

Given the following proposed mechanism,predict the rate law for the overall reaction. A₂ + 2 B → 2 AB (overall reaction)
Mechanism
A₂ ⇌ 2 A fast
A + B → AB slow

• A) Rate = k[A]^1/2[B]²
• B) Rate = k[A₂][B]
• C) Rate = k[A₂]²[B]^1/2
• D) Rate = k[A₂]^1/2
• E) Rate = k[A₂]^1/2[B]

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