Interpretation:
For the given reaction under given reaction conditions that is with given slope value as
Concept introduction:
In order to establish the plausibility of a mechanism, one must compare the rate law of the rate determining step to the experimentally determined rate law.
Rate determining step: In a
Rate law: It is generally the rate equation that consists of the
Activation energy: It is defined as the minimum energy required by the reacting species in order to undergo chemical reaction.
Rate constant: The rate constant for a chemical reaction is the proportionality term in the chemical reaction rate law which gives the relationship between the rate and the concentration of the reactant present in the chemical reaction.
Intermediate species: It is the species formed during the middle of the chemical reaction between the reactant and the desired product.
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