Consider the following hypothetical reaction: 2P + Q→ 2 R + S. The following mechanism is proposed for this reaction: P + P = T (fast) Q + T → R+ U (slow) U-R + S (fast) Substances T and U are unstable intermediates. What rate law is predicted by this mechanism? (a) Rate = k[P]? (b) Rate = k[P][Q] (c) Rate = k[P]°[QI (d) Rate = k[P][Q? (e) Rate = k[U]

Consider the following hypothetical reaction: 2P + Q→ 2 R + S. The following mechanism is proposed for this reaction: P + P = T (fast) Q + T → R+ U (slow) U-R + S (fast) Substances T and U are unstable intermediates. What rate law is predicted by this mechanism? (a) Rate = k[P]? (b) Rate = k[P][Q] (c) Rate = k[P]°[QI (d) Rate = k[P][Q? (e) Rate = k[U]

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