Chapter 20, Problem 20.72E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why a consecutive reaction analysis would not be appropriate for a mechanism in which the second step is the RDS is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The rate of a reaction is defined as the speed by which the reaction is proceeding. The rate of reaction depends on several factors such as the concentration of reactant and temperature. The rate of reaction is represented as,

$\text{rate}=k{\left[\text{reactant}\right]}^n$