Avalid mechanism for the following overall reaction is given below.Overall reaction: 2 NO (g) + Cl, (g) - 2 NOCI (g)Step 1: NO (g) + Cl2 (g) – NOCI2 (g)(slow)Step 2: NOCI2 (g) + NO (g) – 2 NOCI (g)(fast)What is the rate law for this reaction?Rate = k[NOJ?{Cl2]O Rate = k[NO][Cl2]O Rate = k[NO][Cl2][NOCI]O Rate = k[Cl2][NOCI2]

The rate law for the mechanism of the overall reaction can be obtained from the slowest step…

Avalid mechanism for the following overall reaction is given below. Overall reaction: 2 NO (g) + Cl2 (g) - 2 NOCI (g) Step 1: NO (9) + Cl2 (9) – NOCI2 (9) Step 2: NOCI2 (9) + NO (9) – 2 NOCI (g) (slow) (fast) What is the rate law for this reaction? Rate = k[NOFIC12] O Rate = k[NO][Cl2] Rate = k[NO][Cl2][NOCI] Rate = k[Cl2][NOCI2]

Avalid mechanism for the following overall reaction is given below. Overall reaction: 2 NO (g) + Cl2 (g) - 2 NOCI (g) Step 1: NO (9) + Cl2 (9) – NOCI2 (9) Step 2: NOCI2 (9) + NO (9) – 2 NOCI (g) (slow) (fast) What is the rate law for this reaction? Rate = k[NOFIC12] O Rate = k[NO][Cl2] Rate = k[NO][Cl2][NOCI] Rate = k[Cl2][NOCI2]

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Chapter11: Chemical Kinetics: Rates Of Reactions

Section11.7: Reaction Mechanisms

Problem 11.12E

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