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: step 1 slow: NO CINO2+CI step 2 fast: CI + No,Cl-? NO2 + Cl2 (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 kIA]"[BI", where '1' is understood (so don't write it) for m, n etc.) Rate=

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Ans 1

Part 1

Slow reaction

NO2Cl = NO2 + Cl

Fast reaction

Cl + NO2Cl = NO2 + Cl2

Overall reaction by adding above two reactions

NO2Cl + Cl + NO2Cl = NO2 + Cl2 + NO2 + Cl

2NO2Cl = 2NO2 + Cl2

Part 2

Catalyst does not take part in the reaction.

There is no catalyst.

Part 3

Reaction intermediate can't be find in the overall reaction

Reaction intermediate = Cl

Part 4

Rate law is determined by the slow reaction

Rate = k [NO2Cl]

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