Reaction Mechanisms and Rate Law

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

A proposed mechanism is acceptable if

A
$Only matches the rate law$
B
$Only contains elementary steps$
C
$Just sums to overall reaction$
D
$Steps sum to the overall reaction AND predicted rate law matches experiment$
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Explanation

Both: stoichiometry sum AND consistent predicted rate law are required.

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