2 NO(g) + Cl2(g) --> 2 NOCl (g) Two proposed mechanisms for the reaction are given...

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2 NO(g) + Cl2(g) --> 2 NOCl (g)

Two proposed mechanisms for the reaction are given below. Whichis the better mechanism? Explain both why the better mechanism isbetter and why the worse mechanism is worse.

       Mechanism1                                                       Mechanism 2

                         NO + Cl2 --> NOCl +Cl                                      Cl2 --> Cl + Cl

                         NO + Cl --> NOCl NO + Cl --> NOCl

NO + Cl2 --> NOCl + Cl

For the correct mechanism, identify:

a. the rate-limiting step

b. any intermediates

c. any catalysts

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       Mechanism 1                                                     

                           NO + Cl2 --> NOCl + Cl      SLow step    slow step is rate determining step                          

                         NO + Cl --> NOCl          fast step

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                                      2 NO(g) + Cl2(g) --> 2 NOCl (g)    over all reaction

NO + Cl2 --> NOCl + Cl      SLow step    slow step is rate determining step    of rate limiting step

b. any intermediates   . Cl is intermediate

c. no catalyst


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