Which of the following statements are correct about the kinetics of this reaction ?

Options

A. The rate of reaction depends on the concentration of only (ii)
B. The rate of reaction depends on concentration of both (i) and (ii)
C. Molecularity of reaction is one
D. Molecularity of reaction is two

Answer

A, C

Explanation

The carbocation formation is a slow step which includes only (ii). Thus, the reaction rate depends onlt on (ii) and molecularity of reaction is (i).