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The irreversible reaction A + B ® C takes place by the following two-step mechanism involving an intermediate X whose concentration is low throughout the reaction:

Which statement cannot be correct regardless of the values of k1, k–1, and k2?

A.

The reaction is 0th order in A.

✓ Correct
B.

The reaction is 1st order in A.

C.

The reaction is 0th order in B.

D.

The reaction is 1st order in B.

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