The particle models shown in the attached image represents a proposed two-step mechanism for the destruction of ozone (O3) in the upper atmosphere. Based on the proposed mechanism, which of the following is the rate-law expression for the destruction of O3 ?   a.) Rate=k[O3]2 b.) Rate=k[Cl]2 c.) Rate=k[ClO][O3] d.) Rate=k[O3][Cl]

Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
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Author:Andrei Straumanis
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Chapter4: Polar Bonds, Polar Reactions
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The particle models shown in the attached image represents a proposed two-step mechanism for the destruction of ozone (O3) in the upper atmosphere.

Based on the proposed mechanism, which of the following is the rate-law expression for the destruction of O3 ?

 
a.) Rate=k[O3]2
b.) Rate=k[Cl]2
c.) Rate=k[ClO][O3]
d.) Rate=k[O3][Cl]
Step 1:
(slow)
Step 2:
(fast)
= CI
Transcribed Image Text:Step 1: (slow) Step 2: (fast) = CI
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