3 examine the reaction mechanism found below step 1 p q 2pq slow step
Question
3. Examine the reaction mechanism found below:
Step 1: P₂+Q₂ → 2PQ (slow)
Step 2: 2PQ→→ P₂Q₂ (fast)
Step 3: P₂Q₂ →→ P₂ + Z (very fast)
a. Draw a circle around any reaction intermediates.
b. Draw a box around any species that can be considered a catalyst.
c. In the box above, provide the overall equation for this process.
d. In the box below, provide the rate law based on this mechanism.
