(i) Write the rate law for the reaction.
(ii) Write the overall order of the reaction.
(iii) Out of steps (1) and (2), which one is the rate-determining step?
(i) The rate law for the reaction: Rate = k[A]ˣ[B]ʸ
(ii) The overall order of reaction: x + y
(iii) Rate determining step:

a. Step 1
b. Step 2
c. Both steps
d. Neither step