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kuahji
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I totally can't figure out rate mechanisms for whatever reason.
A three-step mechanism has been suggest for the formations of carbonyl chloride:
Step 1 Cl2 -> 2 Cl(fast, equilibrium)
Step 2 Cl + CO -> COCl (fast equilibrium)
Step 3 COCl + Cl2 -> COCl2 + Cl (slow)
What is the molecularity of the rate determining step?
Here since it was multiple choice, I guess bimolecular & got it right, but have no reason why...
Here is another
When the concentration of A is doubled, the rate for the reaction: 2 A + B-> 2 C quadruples. When the concentration of B is doubled the rate remains the same. Which mechanism below is consistent with the experiment observations?
The answer is (it was multiple choice, but I'll just post the correct answer)
Step 1: 2A -> D (slow)
Step 2: B + D -> E (fast)
Step 3: E-> 2 C (fast)
So any ideas regarding how I can better understand the concepts so I don't get slammed for the exam?
A three-step mechanism has been suggest for the formations of carbonyl chloride:
Step 1 Cl2 -> 2 Cl(fast, equilibrium)
Step 2 Cl + CO -> COCl (fast equilibrium)
Step 3 COCl + Cl2 -> COCl2 + Cl (slow)
What is the molecularity of the rate determining step?
Here since it was multiple choice, I guess bimolecular & got it right, but have no reason why...
Here is another
When the concentration of A is doubled, the rate for the reaction: 2 A + B-> 2 C quadruples. When the concentration of B is doubled the rate remains the same. Which mechanism below is consistent with the experiment observations?
The answer is (it was multiple choice, but I'll just post the correct answer)
Step 1: 2A -> D (slow)
Step 2: B + D -> E (fast)
Step 3: E-> 2 C (fast)
So any ideas regarding how I can better understand the concepts so I don't get slammed for the exam?