The proposed mechanism for a reaction is 1. A(g) + B(g) ⇄ X(g) Fast 2. X(g) + C(g) ⇄ Y(g) Fast 3. Y(g) → D(g) Slow Which of the following would be a rate law for the reaction?

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The proposed mechanism for a reaction is

1. A(g) + B(g) ⇄ X(g) Fast

2. X(g) + C(g) ⇄ Y(g) Fast

3. Y(g) → D(g) Slow

Which of the following would be a rate law for the reaction?

*The answer is: rate = k[A][B][C], but i would like an explanation*

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