For the following reaction, the rate law is found to be Rate = k[Ce4+][Mn2+]. 2
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Question
For the following reaction, the rate law is found to be Rate = k[Ce4+][Mn2+]. 2 Ce4+ + Tl+ ---> 2 Ce3++ Tl3+ One mechanism for this reaction, containing the following elementary steps, is shown below: Ce4+ + Mn2+ ---> Ce3+ + Mn3+Ce4+ + Mn3+ Ce3+ + Mn4+Tl+ + Mn4+ ---> Tl3+ + Mn2+ Which of the following statements is true?
a)There is no catalyst and no intermediate.
b)There is no catalyst, but Mn2+ is the intermediate.
c)Mn3+ is the catalyst and Ce3+ is the intermediate
d)Mn2+ is the catalyst and Mn3+and Mn4+ are the intermediates.
e)Mn4+ is the catalyst and Mn2+ and Mn3+ are the intermediates.
f)Ce3+ is the catalyst and Tl+ and Mn4+ are the intermediates.
Explanation / Answer
2Ce4+ + Tl+ ---> 2Ce3+ + Tl3+
Ce4+ + Mn2+ ===> Ce3+ + Mn3+
Ce4+ + Mn3+ ---> Ce3+ + Mn4+
Tl+ + Mn4+ ---> Tl3+ + Mn2+
Now Mn2+ is usedinitially and at end of reaction Mn2+ generated back , hence Mn2+ is catalyst ,
Mn3+ and Mn4+ are intermediates
Hence option D
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