The reaction 2A + B --> C has the following proposed mechanism:

Step 1. A+B --><-- D (fast)
Step 2. D+B ---> E
Step 3. E+A --> C+B

If step 2 is the rate determining step, then the of formation of C should equal?

a. k[A]
b. k[A]^2[B]
c. k[A]^2[B]^2
d. k[A][B]
e. k[A][B]^2