The li rst-order rate constant for the dehydration of

Chapter 14, Problem 71QP

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The li rst-order rate constant for the dehydration of carbonic acid is about 1 × 102s–1.In view of this rather high rate constant, explain why it is necessary to have the enzyme carbonic anhydrase to enhance the rate of dehydration in the lungs.

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