Multiple Choice
The conversion of acetyl chloride to methyl acetate occurs via the following two-step mechanism:![The conversion of acetyl chloride to methyl acetate occurs via the following two-step mechanism: What is the rate equation for this reaction if the first step is rate determining? A) Rate = k [acetyl chloride] [<sup>-</sup>OCH<sub>3</sub>] B) Rate = k [acetyl chloride] C) Rate = k [<sup>-</sup>OCH<sub>3</sub>] D) Rate = k [acetyl chloride] [<sup>-</sup>OCH<sub>3</sub>]<sup>2</sup>](https://d2lvgg3v3hfg70.cloudfront.net/TB5872/11eb4ad7_6bfd_c85b_99b2_b9347d999889_TB5872_00.jpg)
What is the rate equation for this reaction if the first step is rate determining?
A) Rate = k [acetyl chloride] [-OCH3]
B) Rate = k [acetyl chloride]
C) Rate = k [-OCH3]
D) Rate = k [acetyl chloride] [-OCH3]2
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