The reaction of H2 with I2 is H2 + 12→ 2HI. Use reactant molecules to write appropriate elementary reactions that satisfy the following criteria: (a) a unimolecular decomposition that generates I. (b) a bimolecular collision that forms a square H2l2 complex. (c) a bimolecular collision in which a hydrogen atom is transferred between reactants.

The reaction of H2 with I2 is H2 + 12→ 2HI. Use reactant molecules to write appropriate elementary reactions that satisfy the following criteria: (a) a unimolecular decomposition that generates I. (b) a bimolecular collision that forms a square H2l2 complex. (c) a bimolecular collision in which a hydrogen atom is transferred between reactants.

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Chapter11: Chemical Kinetics

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