Consider the reaction 2xy+z2⇌2xyz which has a rate law of rate = k[xy][z2] select a possible mechanism for the reaction.

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Cindy Glass

21 February, 19:51

Consider the reaction 2xy+z2⇌2xyz which has a rate law of rate = k[xy][z2] select a possible mechanism for the reaction.

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Brynn Mora · Answer 1

We can dictate the mechanism of the reaction by looking at the exponents of the reactants in the reaction rate equation. Since [xy] has an exponent of 1, then the reaction follows the first order reaction with respect to xy. Similarly, the reaction follows the first order with respect to z₂. Then, the overall is the sum of each of their orders which is 2.