6.22 Consider the following mechanism for formation of a double helix from its strands A and B: A+ Bunstable helix (fast) unstable helix → stable double helix (slow) Derive the rate equation for the formation of the double helix and express the rate constant of the reaction in terms of the rate constants of the individual steps. What would be your conclusion if the pre-equilibrium assumption was replaced by the steady-state approximation?

6.22 Consider the following mechanism for formation of a double helix from its strands A and B: A+ Bunstable helix (fast) unstable helix → stable double helix (slow) Derive the rate equation for the formation of the double helix and express the rate constant of the reaction in terms of the rate constants of the individual steps. What would be your conclusion if the pre-equilibrium assumption was replaced by the steady-state approximation?

Chemistry: Principles and Practice

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Chapter13: Chemical Kinetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13.3QE: What is the difference between the integrated and differential forms of the rate law?

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