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Consider this overall reaction, which is experimentally observed to be second order in X and first order in Y: X+Y→XY Is this two-step mechanism valid?

Consider this overall reaction, which is experimentally observed to be second order in X and first order in Y: X+Y→XY Is this two-step mechanism valid?

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Consider this overall reaction, which is experimentally observed to be second order in X and first order in Y:
X+Y→XY

Is this two-step mechanism valid?

 

MISSED THIS? Read Section 15.6 (Pages 656 - 661); Watch KCV 15.6, IWE 15.9.Consider this overall reaction, which is experimentally observed to be second order in X and first order in Y: X + Y→→ XY Part B Is this two-step mechanism valid? k₁ 2X=X₂ k₂ Fast X2+Y kỉ XY + X Slow Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. ► View Available Hint(s) invalid The two-step mechanism is because it is valid derived rate law. consistent inconsistent Reset Help with the experimentally
Transcribed Image Text:MISSED THIS? Read Section 15.6 (Pages 656 - 661); Watch KCV 15.6, IWE 15.9.Consider this overall reaction, which is experimentally observed to be second order in X and first order in Y: X + Y→→ XY Part B Is this two-step mechanism valid? k₁ 2X=X₂ k₂ Fast X2+Y kỉ XY + X Slow Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. ► View Available Hint(s) invalid The two-step mechanism is because it is valid derived rate law. consistent inconsistent Reset Help with the experimentally
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