Question

The reaction mechanism: C <-> A + A (fast), involves k1, k-1

A + B --> P (slow), involves k2

involves an intermediate: A

Deduce the rate law for the formation of P.

		d[P]/dt = k2*(k1/k-1)^2 * [C]^3 * [B]
		d[P]/dt = k2*sqrt(k1/k-1) * sqrt([C]) * [B]
		d[P]/dt = k-1*sqrt(k1/k2) * sqrt([C]) * [B]^2
		d[P]/dt = k2*k1/k-1 * [C] * [B]