Consider the following reaction mechanism: Step 1: A(g) + B(g) <-> X(g) fast step Step 2: X(g) + C(g) <--> Y(g) slow step Step 3: Y(g) --> D(g) fast step Which statement is TRUE? a. The reaction is first order in A and B, and X is a catalyst. Ob. The reaction is first order in D, and Y is an intermediate. Oc. c. The reaction is first order in Y, and D is an intermediate. d. The reaction will be first order in C, and X is an intermediate. e. The reaction will be first order in X, and C is an intermediate.

Consider the following reaction mechanism: Step 1: A(g) + B(g) <-> X(g) fast step Step 2: X(g) + C(g) <--> Y(g) slow step Step 3: Y(g) --> D(g) fast step Which statement is TRUE? a. The reaction is first order in A and B, and X is a catalyst. Ob. The reaction is first order in D, and Y is an intermediate. Oc. c. The reaction is first order in Y, and D is an intermediate. d. The reaction will be first order in C, and X is an intermediate. e. The reaction will be first order in X, and C is an intermediate.

Chemistry for Engineering Students

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Chapter11: Chemical Kinetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11.65PAE

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