Question

The reaction mechanism for the decomposition of A2 is shown below:

A₂  ⇌ A + A  (fast)

A + B →  P     (slow)

The reaction involves an intermediate A.

(a) Write the differential rate law for A and B. For example, the differential rate law for A₂ is:

(b) Deduce the rate law for the formation of P assuming pre-equilibrium conditions.

(c) Draw a plot of concentration versus time and label A, P and A₂on the curve.

Please show the work because I'm really stuck on this problem.

Answer 1