3. The kinetics of the following overall reaction was studied: A+B→F +G The following mechanism was suggested: Step 1 (RDS) A + A → A-A Step 2 Step 3 Here is the kinetic data collected: A-A + B → A-B + A A-B → F + G Trial [A] [B] rate (M/s) 1 0.512 0.544 4.06E-4 0.256. 0.544 1.01E-4 3 0.512 0.333 1.52E-4 FINALLY-the questions! a. Show the rate law for the reaction. b. Is the mechanism shown viable? Explain!

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3. The kinetics of the following overall reaction was studied: A+B→F +G
The following mechanism was suggested:
Step 1 (RDS) A + A → A-A
Step 2
Step 3
Here is the kinetic data collected:
A-A + B → A-B + A
A-B → F + G
Trial
[A]
[B]
rate (M/s)
1
0.512
0.544
4.06E-4
0.256.
0.544
1.01E-4
3.
0.512
0.333
1.52E-4
FINALLY-the questions!
a. Show the rate law for the reaction.
b. Is the mechanism shown viable? Explain!
Transcribed Image Text:3. The kinetics of the following overall reaction was studied: A+B→F +G The following mechanism was suggested: Step 1 (RDS) A + A → A-A Step 2 Step 3 Here is the kinetic data collected: A-A + B → A-B + A A-B → F + G Trial [A] [B] rate (M/s) 1 0.512 0.544 4.06E-4 0.256. 0.544 1.01E-4 3. 0.512 0.333 1.52E-4 FINALLY-the questions! a. Show the rate law for the reaction. b. Is the mechanism shown viable? Explain!
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