You want to test the following proposed mechanism for the oxidation of HBr.
You find that the rate is first order with respect to HBr and
- If the proposed mechanism is correct, which must be the rate-determining step?
- Can you prove the mechanism from these observations?
- Can you disprove the mechanism from these observations?
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