Step 1: 2 X(g) = X (9) (fast) Step 2: X2(g) + Y(9) + X,Y(9) (slow) The rate law for the hypothetical reaction 2 X (9) + Y(g) → X,Y (g) is consistent with the mechanism shown above. Which of the following mathematical equations provides a rate law that is consistent with this mechanism?
A rate= k[X]
B rate = k [X2] Y]
C rate = k[X]’ [Y]
Drate = k [2X] [Y]
