The reaction of hydrogen and iodine monochloride is given as: H2(g) + 2ICl(g) -> 2HCl(g) + I2(g) The reaction is of first order with respect to H2(g) and ICl(g) , following mechanisms were proposed. Mechanism A: H2(g) + 2ICl(g) -> 2HCl(g) + I2(g) Mechanism B: H2(g) + ICl(g) -> HI(g) + HCl(g) ; slow HI(g) + ICl(g) -> HCl(g) + I2(g) ; fast Which of the above mechanism(s) can be consistent with the given information about the reaction?

1. A. A and B both
2. B. neither A nor B
3. C. A only
4. D. B only

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