Use the References to access important values if needed for this question. The thermal decomposition of nitryl chloride is proposed to occur by the following mechanism: step 1 slow: NO₂CI→→ NO₂ + CI step 2 fast: CI + NO₂CI → NO₂ + Cl₂ (1) What is the equation for the overall reaction? Use the smallest integer coefficients possible. If a box is not needed, leave it blank. + + (2) Which species acts as a catalyst? Enter formula. If none, leave box blank: (3) Which species acts as a reaction intermediate? Enter formula. If none, leave box blank: Rate = (4) Complete the rate law for the overall reaction that is consistent with this mechanism. (Use the form k[A][B]"..., where '1' is understood (so don't write it) for m, n etc.)

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**Thermal Decomposition of Nitryl Chloride**

The thermal decomposition of nitryl chloride is proposed to occur by the following mechanism:

- **Step 1 (slow):**  
  \[\text{NO}_2\text{Cl} \rightarrow \text{NO}_2 + \text{Cl}\]

- **Step 2 (fast):**  
  \[\text{Cl} + \text{NO}_2\text{Cl} \rightarrow \text{NO}_2 + \text{Cl}_2\]

**Questions:**

1. **What is the equation for the overall reaction?**  
   Use the smallest integer coefficients possible. If a box is not needed, leave it blank.

   \[\square\] + \[\square\] ⟶ \[\square\] + \[\square\]

2. **Which species acts as a catalyst?**  
   Enter the formula. If none, leave the box blank: \[\square\]

3. **Which species acts as a reaction intermediate?**  
   Enter the formula. If none, leave the box blank: \[\square\]

4. **Complete the rate law for the overall reaction that is consistent with this mechanism.**  
   *(Use the form k[A]^m[B]^n... , where '1' is understood (so don't write it) for m, n etc.)*

   Rate = \[\square\]
Transcribed Image Text:**Thermal Decomposition of Nitryl Chloride** The thermal decomposition of nitryl chloride is proposed to occur by the following mechanism: - **Step 1 (slow):** \[\text{NO}_2\text{Cl} \rightarrow \text{NO}_2 + \text{Cl}\] - **Step 2 (fast):** \[\text{Cl} + \text{NO}_2\text{Cl} \rightarrow \text{NO}_2 + \text{Cl}_2\] **Questions:** 1. **What is the equation for the overall reaction?** Use the smallest integer coefficients possible. If a box is not needed, leave it blank. \[\square\] + \[\square\] ⟶ \[\square\] + \[\square\] 2. **Which species acts as a catalyst?** Enter the formula. If none, leave the box blank: \[\square\] 3. **Which species acts as a reaction intermediate?** Enter the formula. If none, leave the box blank: \[\square\] 4. **Complete the rate law for the overall reaction that is consistent with this mechanism.** *(Use the form k[A]^m[B]^n... , where '1' is understood (so don't write it) for m, n etc.)* Rate = \[\square\]
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The thermal decomposition of nitryl chloride is proposed to occur by the following mechanism:

Step.1 :- NO2Cl ---------------> NO2 + Cl (slow)

Step.2 :- Cl + NO2Cl --------> NO2 + Cl2(fast)


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