A student proposes the following mechanism for the reaction, A→B:A+X→AXAX→B+XWhich of the following conclusions is most likely to be true?A.If correct, then X appears to be a catalyst.B.This doesn't make sense since this there is only one reactant and one product.C.This mechanism isn't right since a reactant appears that is not in the reaction.D.This mechanism is consistent with a second order reaction.

Since here X is a chemical compound that participates in the reaction and promotes the reaction but…

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A student proposes the following mechanism for the reaction, A→B:

A+X→AX
AX→B+X

Which of the following conclusions is most likely to be true?

A.	If correct, then X appears to be a catalyst.
B.	This doesn't make sense since this there is only one reactant and one product.
C.	This mechanism isn't right since a reactant appears that is not in the reaction.
D.	This mechanism is consistent with a second order reaction.

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