Chapter 10 Self Test

Finding the rate law and mechanism for A+B<=>C+D

The following data were reported for the reaction A + B goes to C + D

Which of the following mechanisms is consistent with the above data?

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Solution

Answer:(d)

Recall

-r'A=-r'B=r'C=r'D

Figure (a) suggests

Figure (b) suggests

Figure (c) suggests

-rA is not a function of PD, therefore the reaction is irreversible and D is not on the surface.Figure (d) suggests

Combining all the above

Therefore, (d)is consistent

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