consider the mechanism

Question

Consider the mechanism. Determine the rate law for the overall rate constant is represented as k.

Step 1: 2A <-> B + C equilibrium

Step 2: B + D -> E slow

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Overall: 2A + D -> C + E

rate :

Answer 1

The rate law is determined from the slowest elementary step:

B + D ==> E

rate = k[B][D]