Interpretation:
The explanation has to be given why the mechanism for the given reaction can’t be single elementary reaction.
Concept Introduction:
The
The raise in molar concentration of product of a reaction per unit time or decrease in molarity of reactant per unit time is called rate of reaction and is expressed in units of
The equation that relates the reaction rate to the reactants concentrations that is raised to various powers is called as rate law.
To explain the reason why the mechanism for the given reaction can’t be single elementary reaction
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