Chapter 20, Problem 20.78E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The expected rate law for the given mechanism is to be determined with the given assumption.

Concept introduction:

The rate of a reaction is defined as the speed by which the reaction is proceeding. The rate of reaction depends on several factors such as the concentration of reactant and temperature. The rate of reaction is represented as,

$\text{rate}=k{\left[\text{reactant}\right]}^n$