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.

( (c) Can you suggest a mechanism for this reaction?

b) What can you say about the role of B in the decomposition?

CAO, mol/m³

CA, mol/m³

Cao, mol/m³

Ceo, mol/m³

v, cm³/min

200

50

0

12.5

80

900

300

0

5

24

1200

800

0

5

48

700

33.3

33.3

33.3

24

200

80

33.3

10

80

900

500

33.3

20

120

G

112

Notes