Given the reaction: 4 HBr+ 02 2 H20+2 Bra.) Would you expect this reaction to take place in a single step? Why or why not?b.) This reaction is thought to take place by means of the following mechanism:Step 1: HBr + O2 HOOBR (slow)Step 2: HBr + HQOBr 2 HOBI (fast)Step 3: 2 HBr +2 HOBr 2 H2O + 2 Br2 (fast)i. Identify the two intermediates.ii. Which step has the greatest activation energy?ii. How many "peaks" will the potential energy diagram for the reactionmechanism have?iv. Which step is called the rate determining step in this mechanism?v. In order to have successful collisions, the colliding particles must haveboth the proper amount of energy and the proper(fill in blank)?vi. On the set of axes below, draw the shape of the curve you mightexpect for the reaction in this question. The overall reaction isexothermic.EnthalpyProgress of Reactionc.) A catalyst is discovered which increases the rate of Step 3. How will this affect therate of the overall reaction? Explain your answer.d.) A catalyst is discovered which increases the rate of Step 1. How will this affect therate of the overall reaction? Explain your answer.

The question is based on the concept of chemical kinetics. we have to observe the reaction and…

a.) Would you expect this reaction to take place in a single step? Why or why not? b.) This reaction is thought to take place by means of the following mechanism: Step 1: HBr + O2 HOOBI (slow) Step 2: HBr + HOOBr 2 HOBr (fast) Step 3: 2 HBr + 2 HOBT 2 H20 + 2 Br2 (fast) i. Identify the two intermediates. ii. Which step has the greatest activation energy? ii. How many "peaks" will the potential energy diagram for the reaction mechanism have? iv. Which step is called the rate determining step in this mechanism?

a.) Would you expect this reaction to take place in a single step? Why or why not? b.) This reaction is thought to take place by means of the following mechanism: Step 1: HBr + O2 HOOBI (slow) Step 2: HBr + HOOBr 2 HOBr (fast) Step 3: 2 HBr + 2 HOBT 2 H20 + 2 Br2 (fast) i. Identify the two intermediates. ii. Which step has the greatest activation energy? ii. How many "peaks" will the potential energy diagram for the reaction mechanism have? iv. Which step is called the rate determining step in this mechanism?

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