Chapter 14, Problem 14.31P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

The order of the reaction in A, B, and $C_2$.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

The rate law

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

Whether the following mechanism agree with the rate law

Step1: $C_2 + B \to C + CB$

Step2: $C + A \to CA$

Step3: $CB + A \to AC + B$

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

All the catalysts and intermediates in the mechanism.