The reaction 2NO(g) + Cl2(g) --> 2NOCl(g) obeysthe rate law rate = k [NO]2 [Cl2]. Thefollowing mechanism is proposed:
NO (g) + Cl2 (g) --> NOCl2(g)
NOCl2(g) + NO (g) -->2NOCl (g)
a) What would the rate law be if the first step was ratedetermining?
b) Based on the observed rate law, what can be concluded aboutthe relative rates of the 2 reactions?
