The hypothetical reaction $A_2 + B_2 \rightarrow 2AB$ follows the mechanism given below. What is the overall order of the reaction?
$A_2 \rightleftharpoons A + A$ ...... (fast);
$A + B_2 \rightarrow AB + B$ ...... (slow);
$A + B \rightarrow AB$ ...... (fast)

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $1.5$
  • D
    $0$

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