Consider the following elementary mechanism: k₁ A2 (g)= = 2A (g) k-1 k₂ A + B (g) P (g) For the reversible reaction above, we assume the pre-equilibrium approximation. Write down the expression for the pre-equilibrium approximation. Using the pre-equilibrium approximation, derive the predicted rate law expression for this mechanism. The rate law should depend upon A2 and B but not P.

Consider the following elementary mechanism: k₁ A2 (g)= = 2A (g) k-1 k₂ A + B (g) P (g) For the reversible reaction above, we assume the pre-equilibrium approximation. Write down the expression for the pre-equilibrium approximation. Using the pre-equilibrium approximation, derive the predicted rate law expression for this mechanism. The rate law should depend upon A2 and B but not P.

Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity

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Chapter14: Chemical Kinetics: The Rates Of Chemical Reactions

Section14.6: Reaction Mechanisms

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