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What is the rate law expression for the gas phase reaction between hydrogen and iodine gases at a constant temperature according to the following mechanism: 

H2(g) + I2(g) → 2HI(g) 

Rate-determining step: H2(g) + I2(g) → 2HI(g) + M 

where M is a third body or a catalyst?
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