In a reaction mechanism, if the slow step is A + B -> C, what can be inferred

Practice Questions

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In a reaction mechanism, if the slow step is A + B -> C, what can be inferred about the overall rate law?
  1. Rate = k[A][B]
  2. Rate = k[A]^2
  3. Rate = k[B]^2
  4. Rate = k[C]

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a reaction mechanism, if the slow step is A + B -> C, what can be inferred about the overall rate law?
  • Step 1: Identify the slow step in the reaction mechanism. In this case, the slow step is A + B -> C.
  • Step 2: Understand that the rate of the overall reaction is determined by the slowest step.
  • Step 3: Write the rate law based on the reactants in the slow step. Since A and B are the reactants, the rate law will include their concentrations.
  • Step 4: Combine the information to form the rate law. The rate law is Rate = k[A][B], where k is the rate constant.
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