2. (From Atkins, Exercise E17E.1(b)) The proposed reaction mechanism for the renaturation of a double helix (H) from its strands A and B involves an unstable helix intermediate (U): A+BU, K₁ U A+B, K.₁ U→H, K₂ a. Derive the rate law for the production of the stable double helix product (H) by applying the steady state approximation. b. What will the relative values of the rate constant(s) need to be in order for the derived rate law to be equal to the pre-equilibrium condition?

2. (From Atkins, Exercise E17E.1(b)) The proposed reaction mechanism for the renaturation of a double helix (H) from its strands A and B involves an unstable helix intermediate (U): A+BU, K₁ U A+B, K.₁ U→H, K₂ a. Derive the rate law for the production of the stable double helix product (H) by applying the steady state approximation. b. What will the relative values of the rate constant(s) need to be in order for the derived rate law to be equal to the pre-equilibrium condition?

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter11: Chemical Kinetics: Rates Of Reactions

Section: Chapter Questions

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