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A reaction is thought to proceed by the following two-step mechanism.
Step 1: (slow) Step 2: (fast)
The overall reaction is .
Suggest the rate equation for this reaction and explain your reasoning.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · Reaction kinetics
Reaction kinetics: suggest question
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