Cl2 + CO to Cl2CO is thought to occur by the following mechanism in which “M” is a metal catalyst. Cl2 + M ⇌ 2 Cl + M (fast equilibrium, K1) Cl + CO + M ⇌ ClCO + M (fast equilibrium, K2) ClCO + Cl2 to Cl2CO + Cl (slow, k3) Find the rate law for the formation of phosgene in terms of the concentrations of Cl2 and CO.

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Cl2 + CO to Cl2CO is thought to occur by the following mechanism in which “M” is a metal catalyst. Cl2 + M ⇌ 2 Cl + M (fast equilibrium, K1) Cl + CO + M ⇌ ClCO + M (fast equilibrium, K2) ClCO + Cl2 to Cl2CO + Cl (slow, k3) Find the rate law for the formation of phosgene in terms of the concentrations of Cl2 and CO.

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