Chapter 20, Problem 110CP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A proposed mechanism of a destruction of ozone in upper atmosphere and the first step mechanism for the chlorine catalyzed ozone destruction are given. The answers are to be stated for the given options.

Concept introduction: The substance that speeds up the rate of reaction without getting consumed itself in a chemical reaction is known as catalyst.

The intermediates are the transient species that is capable to produce the desired product directly.

To determine: The overall balanced equation for the destruction of ozone.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A proposed mechanism of a destruction of ozone in upper atmosphere and the first step mechanism for the chlorine catalyzed ozone destruction are given. The answers are to be stated for the given options.

Concept introduction: The substance that speeds up the rate of reaction without getting consumed itself in a chemical reaction is known as catalyst.

The intermediates are the transient species that is capable to produce the desired product directly.

To determine: The catalyst in the mechanism for the destruction of ozone in upper atmosphere.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A proposed mechanism of a destruction of ozone in upper atmosphere and the first step mechanism for the chlorine catalyzed ozone destruction are given. The answers are to be stated for the given options.

Concept introduction: The substance that speeds up the rate of reaction without getting consumed itself in a chemical reaction is known as catalyst.

The intermediates are the transient species that is capable to produce the desired product directly.

To determine: The intermediate in the mechanism of a destruction of ozone in upper atmosphere.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A proposed mechanism of a destruction of ozone in upper atmosphere and the first step mechanism for the chlorine catalyzed ozone destruction are given. The answers are to be stated for the given options.

Concept introduction: The substance that speeds up the rate of reaction without getting consumed itself in a chemical reaction is known as catalyst.

The intermediates are the transient species that is capable to produce the desired product directly.

To determine: The rate law, if first step is slow and second step is fast.

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A proposed mechanism of a destruction of ozone in upper atmosphere and the first step mechanism for the chlorine catalyzed ozone destruction are given. The answers are to be stated for the given options.

Concept introduction: The substance that speeds up the rate of reaction without getting consumed itself in a chemical reaction is known as catalyst.

The intermediates are the transient species that is capable to produce the desired product directly.

To determine: The second step in the mechanism for chlorine catalyzed ozone destruction and the overall balanced equation.