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: NO2CI rightarrow NO2 + CI2 step 2 fast: CI + NOCI rightarrow NO2 + CI2 what is the equation for the overall reaction? Use the smallest integer coefficients possible. If a box is not needed, leave it blank. Which species acts as a catalyst? Enter formula. If none, leave box blank: Which species acts as a reaction intermediate? Enter formula. If none, leave box blank: Complete the rate law for the overall reaction that is consistence with this mechanism. Use the form k[A]m[B]n , where 1 is understood(so don't write it ) for m, n etc.

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overall reaction = 2NO2Cl = 2 NO2 + Cl2 From the slowest step, Rate = K1[NO2][Cl]/[NO2Cl] From the fast step, K2 = [NO2][Cl2]/[NO2Cl][Cl] [Cl] = [NO2][Cl2]/[NO2Cl]K2 Thus, Rate = K1[NO2][NO2][Cl2]/[NO2Cl]K2[NO2Cl] = K[NO2]^2[Cl2]/[NO2Cl]^2 2) none 3) Cl

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