Question

Mechanism of a hypothetical reaction $X_2 + Y_2→ 2XY$ is given below :
(i) $X_2→ X + X$ (fast)
(ii) $X + Y_2⇋ XY + Y$ (slow)
(iii) $X + Y → XY$ (fast)
The overall order of the reaction will be

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 0
• D. 1.5

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

1.5

Answer 2

The correct option is (D): 1.5.