Involving Rate determining steps

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The discussion revolves around a chemical reaction mechanism and its corresponding rate law. The reaction is represented as 2A + B --> 2E + F, with the experimentally determined rate law being Rate = k[A][B]. A proposed mechanism includes a rate-determining first step: A + B --> C + F. Participants express confusion about deriving a second step for the mechanism and the role of intermediate C. It is clarified that C, being an intermediate, should not appear in the final reaction equation. Suggestions include placing C on the left side of the second step and recognizing that the rate expression indicates the order of the reaction, which is determined by the concentration of reactants A and B. The conversation emphasizes understanding the role of intermediates and how they affect the overall reaction and rate law.
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I have no idea how to figure this one out, I've been hacking away at it all evening. Please help :frown:

Consider the general reaction:

2A + B --> 2E + F

The experimentally determined rate law equation is written as follows:

Rate = k[A]

A proposed mechanism for the reaction has the first step below:

Step 1: A + B --> C + F (rate determinging step)

Assuming a two-step mechanism, write a possible second elementary reaction for this mechanism.


And this is what I have but I'm not sure if its right. And I'm totally puzzled as to how they get rid of the C.

Step1: A + B --> C + F
Step2: A --> C- + 2E
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2A + B --> 2E + F

It has to be totally wrong since they've given me a rate law which I have no idea how to use.
 
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HW, so this is going to be a step at a time: 1) what's the ORDER of the reaction --- you've got a rate expression; 2) what else does the rate expression tell you; 3) WHAT is "C"?
 
You're almost there. For the second equation put C on the left side. That should do it.
 
Do what meninger said. C is the intermediate in the reaction, therefore it can't be in the final product at all.
 
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