What is the rate law for the following mechanism in terms of the overall rate constant k? A +B Step 2: B+ C C ( fast) D (slow) Step 1:

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What is the rate law for the following mechanism in terms of the overall rate constant k?
Step 1: A+ в
Step 2: B+ С
C ( fast)
D (slow)
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Express your answer in terms of k and the necessary concentrations (e.g., k* [A]^3* [D]).
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Transcribed Image Text:What is the rate law for the following mechanism in terms of the overall rate constant k? Step 1: A+ в Step 2: B+ С C ( fast) D (slow) 1L Express your answer in terms of k and the necessary concentrations (e.g., k* [A]^3* [D]). • View Available Hint(s) ? rate =
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According to the law of mass action, rate of reaction for any step will directly be proportional to the product of active mass of the species present in that step. At this level, we consider active mass equal to the molar concentration.

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