The Reaction 2A + B $\rightarrow$ C
Has the Following Proposed Mechanism

question 112

Multiple Choice

The reaction 2A + B $\rightarrow$ C
Has the following proposed mechanism.
Step 1: A + B D (fast equilibrium)
Step 2: D + B $\rightarrow$ E
Step 3: E + A $\rightarrow$ C + B
If step 2 is the rate-determining step, what should be the rate of formation of C?

• A) k[A]²[B]
• B) k[A]²[B]²
• C) k[A]
• D) k[A][B]
• E) k[A][B]²

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