The reaction is thought to be a multi-step reaction, and the following partial mechanism showing the possible slow step has been proposed. Does this mechanism agree with the rate law? And why or why not? Ni(CO)4 Ni(CO); + CO (slow)

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Please see attached blue checked question. The following is the rate of reaction in order to answer the question:

Rate = K X [Ni(CO)4 ]1

The reaction is thought to be a multi-step reaction, and the following partial mechanism showing the
possible slow step has been proposed. Does this mechanism agree with the rate law? And why or
why not?
Ni(CO)4
Ni(CO); + CO (slow)
Transcribed Image Text:The reaction is thought to be a multi-step reaction, and the following partial mechanism showing the possible slow step has been proposed. Does this mechanism agree with the rate law? And why or why not? Ni(CO)4 Ni(CO); + CO (slow)
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