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Consider the reaction:Cl2(aq) + H2S(aq) → S(s) +2H+(aq) +2Cl-(aq)The rate equation for this reaction is rate =k[Cl2][H2S] Which of these mechanisms is/areconsistent with this rate equation?A. Cl2 + H2S → H+ + Cl- +Cl+ + HS-(slow) cl+ + HS- → H+ +Cl- + S (fast)B. H2S ⇔ H+ + HS-(fast equilibrium) Cl2 + HS- → 2Cl- + H+ + S (slow)1. A only2. B only3. Both A and B4. Neither A nor B

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Consider the reaction:Cl2(aq) + H2S(aq) → S(s) +2H+(aq) +2Cl-(aq)The rate equation for this reaction is rate =k[Cl2][H2S] Which of these mechanisms is/areconsistent with this rate equation?

A. Cl2 + H2S → H+ + Cl- +Cl+ + HS-(slow) cl+ + HS- → H+ +Cl- + S (fast)

B. H2S ⇔ H+ + HS-(fast equilibrium) Cl2 + HS- → 2Cl- + H+ + S (slow)

1. A only

2. B only

3. Both A and B

4. Neither A nor B



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