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What is the molecularity of the rate determining step in this mechanism? CH3COOC2H5 + H2O →...

What is the molecularity of the rate determining step in this mechanism?

CH3COOC2H5 + H2O → CH3COOC2H6+ + OH- (Slow)

CH3COOC2H6+ → CH3COOH + C2H5+ (Fast)

C2H5+ + OH- → C2H5OH (Fast)

A. unimolecular B. tetramolecular C. bimolecular D. termolecular E. need additional information

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CH₃COOCH₃ + H₂O CH₃COOCHE + OH (slow) Rate determining step is the slowest step in the mechanism Number of species taking par

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