The rate law will be if we simplify the rate law obtained in previous question assuming that the rea — Chemical Kinetics Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

If reactions (1)-(4) are much faster than (5), then K4 >> K5[Cl2]. The denominator (K4 + K5[Cl2]) approximates to K4. Substituting this into the rate law from the previous question gives Rate = K5 K3 K1^1/2 [Cl2]^3/2 [CO] / (K4 K2^1/2). Therefore, correct answer is D.