The reaction 2NO2Cl→2NO2+Cl2 follows the rate law,
Rate =k[NO2Cl]
The mechanism is, 1st step: NO2Clk1→NO2+Cl 2nd step: NO2Cl+Clk2→NO2+Cl2
Which is the rate determining step?
A
2nd step
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B
1st step
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C
Both steps
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D 1st step The rate law expression is =k[NO2Cl]. This does not contain the term corresponding to the concentration of Cl. Hence, the second step is not the rate determining step. The first step is the rate determining step.