The Following Questions Refer to the Reaction 2A₂ + B₂

question 42

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the reaction 2A₂ + B₂ → 2C. The mechanism below has been proposed:
-Which step(s) is(are) rate-determining?

• A) a step that is intermediate between step 1 and step 2
• B) both steps
• C) step 2
• D) step 1
• E) none of these

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