For the Reaction in the Presence of Mercury Vapor

question 120

Essay

For the reaction in the presence of mercury vapor
C₂H₄ + H₂ → C₂H₆
a possible mechanism is
Determine the rate law for the production of C₂H₆ using the steady-state approximation for H and for C₂H₅.

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