The Following Questions Refer to the Reaction 2A₂ + B₂

question 121

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the reaction 2A₂ + B₂ → 2C. The mechanism below has been proposed:
-According to the proposed mechanism, what should the overall rate law be?

• A) Rate = k[A₂][R]
• B) Rate = k[A₂]²
• C) Rate = k[A₂][B₂]
• D) Rate = k[R]²

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