Consider the reaction :
Cl2(aq) + H2S(aq) → S(s) + 2H+ (aq) + 2Cl– (aq)
The rate equation for this reaction is rate = k [Cl2] [H2S]
Which of these mechanisms is/are consistent with this rate equation?
(A) Cl2 + H2S $$\to$$ H+ + Cl– + Cl+ + HS– (slow)
Cl+ + HS– $$\to$$ H+ + Cl– + S (fast)
(B) H2S $$ \Leftrightarrow $$ H+ + HS– (fast equilibrium)
Cl2 + HS– $$\to$$ 2Cl– + H+ + S (slow)