Carbohydrate A decomposes in the presence of enzyme E. We also suspect that carbohydrate B in some way influences this decomposition. To study this phenomenon various concentrations of A, B, and E flow into and out of a mixed flow reactor (V = 240 cm³).
(a) From the following data find a rate equation for the decomposition.
(b) What can you say about the role of B in the decomposition?
(c) Can you suggest a mechanism for this reaction?

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CAO, mol/m³ CA, mol/m³ CB0, mol/m³ 200 50 0 900 300 0 1200 800 0 700 200 900 33.3 80 500 33.3 33.3 33.3 CEO, mol/m³ v, cm³/min 80 24 48 24 80 120 12.5 5 5 33.3 10 20