Givena reaction 2A + B---> C + 2D which is found to be second order in a and independent of B, is the proposed slow step of the mechanism 2A--> D + E consistent with the experimental data?  I don't think so, but i would like confirmation.

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Givena reaction 2A + B---> C + 2D which is found to be second order in a and independent of B, is the proposed slow step of the mechanism 2A--> D + E consistent with the experimental data?  I don't think so, but i would like confirmation.

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