Consider the data for the following reaction at 25 o C 2 HgCl 2 (aq) ...

Consider the data for the following reaction at 25 oC Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2 HgCl2(aq) + C2O42-(aq) --------2 Cl-(aq) + 2 CO2...

50.1K

Verified Solution

Question

Chemistry

Consider the data for the following reaction at 25^oC
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2 HgCl₂(aq) +C₂O₄^2-(aq) --------2Cl^-(aq) + 2 CO₂ (g) +Hg₂Cl₂(s)Â Â Â Where Rate =[C₂O₄^2-]/t
Determine the 'orders for each reactant.
Determine the rate constant for this reaction.
Determine the instantaneous rate of change for HgCl₂when [HgCl₂] = O.l22 M and[C₂O₄^2- ] = 0.50 M.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Experiment
[HgCl₂] (M)
[C₂O₄^2-] (M)
Rate (M/s)
1
0.164
0.15
3.2 x 10^-5
2
0.164
0.45
2.9 x 10^-5
3
0.082
0.45
1.4 x 10^-5
4
0.246
0.15
4.8 x 10^-5

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert

3.9 Ratings (605 Votes)

suppose the rate law expression is r k HgCl2a C2O42b where a is the order of reaction with respect to HgCl2 and b is order of reaction with respect to C2O42 From experiments 1 and 2 we can see that when concentration of HgCl2 is same ie in both the experiments See Answer

Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:

Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
Zin AI - 3 Million Words
10 Dall-E 3 Images
20 Plot Generations
Conversation with Dialogue Memory
No Ads, Ever!
Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!

Become a Member

Experiment	[HgCl₂] (M)	[C₂O₄^2-] (M)	Rate (M/s)
1	0.164	0.15	3.2 x 10^-5
2	0.164	0.45	2.9 x 10^-5
3	0.082	0.45	1.4 x 10^-5
4	0.246	0.15	4.8 x 10^-5