tep 1 2X(g)⇄ X2(g) (fast) Step 2 X2(g) + Y(g) → X2Y(g) (slow) The rate law for the hypothetical reaction 2X(g) + Y(g)→ X2Y(g) is consistent with the mechanism shown above. Which of the following mathematical equations below provides a rate law that is consistent with this mechanism? a. rate=k[X]2 b. rate=k[X2][Y] c. rate=k[X]2[Y] d. rate=k[2X][Y]

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tep 1 2X(g)⇄ X2(g) (fast)
Step 2 X2(g) + Y(g) → X2Y(g) (slow)
The rate law for the hypothetical reaction 2X(g) + Y(g)→ X2Y(g) is consistent with the mechanism shown above. Which of the following mathematical equations below provides a rate law that is consistent with this mechanism?
a. rate=k[X]2
b. rate=k[X2][Y] c. rate=k[X]2[Y] d. rate=k[2X][Y]

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