The thermal decomposition of nitryl chloride is proposed to occur by the followi

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The thermal decomposition of nitryl chloride is proposed to occur by the following mechanism:

(1) What is the equation for the overall reaction? Use the smallest integer coefficients possible. If a box is not needed, leave it blank.

(2) Which species acts as a catalyst? Enter formula. If none, leave box blank:

(3) Which species acts as a reaction intermediate? Enter formula. If none, leave box blank:

(4) Complete the rate law for the overall reaction that is consistent with this mechanism.

(Use the form k[A]m[B]n... , where '1' is understood (so don't write it) for m, n etc.)

Rate =

Explanation / Answer

(1)

step 1

slow:

NO2Cl = NO2 + Cl

step 2

fast:

Cl + NO2Cl = NO2 + Cl2

overall reaction

Add the two reactions

NO2Cl + NO2Cl + Cl ? NO2 + Cl + NO2 + Cl2

2NO2Cl ? 2NO2 + Cl2

rate law is determined by the slow step.

rate = K[NO2Cl]

intermediate is chlorine radical Cl.

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