A reaction occurs via the following sequence of elementary steps.What is the rate law based on this reaction mechanism?
1^st step: A + B → 2C + D slow
2^nd step: C → E fast
3^rd step: D → 2F fast

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The rate-determining step is the first step, which is slow. The rate law is based on the reactants in the rate-determining step, which are A and B. Therefore, the rate law is rate = k[A][B].

A Reaction Occurs Via the Following Sequence of Elementary Steps