Consider the reaction :

$Cl_2(aq) + H_2S(aq) \to  S(s) + 2H^+(aq) + 2Cl^-(aq)$

The rate equation for this reaction is rate $= k[Cl_2][H_2S]$ Which of these mechanisms is/are consistent with this rate equation ?

$A.\,C{l_2} + {H_2}S \to {H^ + } + C{l^ - } + C{l^ + } + H{S^- }$  (slow)

$C{l^ + } + H{S^ - } \to {H^ + } + C{l^ - } + {S}$   (fast)

$B.\, H_2S  \Leftrightarrow  H^+ + HS^-$   (fast equilibrium)

$Cl_2 + HS^-\to  2Cl^-+ H^+ + S$ (slow)

  • A

    $A$ only

  • B

    $B$ only

  • C

    Both $A$ and $B$

  • D

    Neither $A$ nor $B$

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