Question: For the reaction A + 2 B C + D, the rate law is rate of reaction = k[A][B]. (a) Show that the following

For the reaction A + 2 B → C + D, the rate law is rate of reaction = k[A][B].

(a) Show that the following mechanism is consistent with the stoichiometry of the overall reaction and with the rate law.

A+BI (slow) I + B C + D (fast)

(b) Show that the following mechanism is consistent with the stoichiometry of the overall reaction, but not with the rate law.

2 B A + B B (fast) k-1 k2 C + D (slow)

A+BI (slow) I + B C + D (fast)

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