Consider the reaction

Question

2 X2Y+Z2 ⇌ 2 X2YZ
which has a rate law of
rate= k[X2Y][Z2]
Select a possible mechanism for the reaction.

Answer 1

A possible mechanism for the reaction is:
X2Y + Z2 → X2YZ + X2YZ (fast)
X2YZ + X2Y → 2X2YZ (slow)