The rate law for a reaction is found to be Rate = k[A]2[B]. Which of the following mechanisms gives this rate law? I. A + B <=>E (fast)    E + B <--> C + D (slow) II. A + B <=>E (fast)    E + A <--> C + D (slow) III. A + A <--> E (slow)    E + B <--> C + D (fast)

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The rate law for a reaction is found to be Rate = k[A]2[B].
Which of the following mechanisms gives this rate law?
I. A + B <=>E (fast)
   E + B <--> C + D (slow)
II. A + B <=>E (fast)
   E + A <--> C + D (slow)
III. A + A <--> E (slow)
   E + B <--> C + D (fast)

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