The rate law for a reaction is found to be Rate = k[A]2[B]. Which of the following mechanisms gives this rate law? I. A + BE (fast)   E + B → C + D (slow) II. A + BE (fast)   E + A → C + D (slow) III. A + A → E (slow).   E + B → C + D (fast)

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The rate law for a reaction is found to be Rate = k[A]2[B]. Which of the following mechanisms gives this rate law?

I. A + BE (fast)
  E + B → C + D (slow)
II. A + BE (fast)
  E + A → C + D (slow)
III. A + A → E (slow).
  E + B → C + D (fast)
Use approximations (RDS, eq, steady-state) if necessary 
a.
II
b.
I
c.
III
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