For the exothermic reaction 2 OF_2 rightarrow 2 F_2 + O_2 A proposed mechanism i
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Question
For the exothermic reaction 2 OF_2 rightarrow 2 F_2 + O_2 A proposed mechanism is 2 OF_2 rightarrowoverleftarrow O_2F_4 fast O_2F_4 rightarrow + 2 F_2 slow a) What is the rate law consistent with this mechanism? Show work. B) Are there any catalysts or intermediates? If so, identity them c) Draw a reaction coordinate diagram for this reaction on the graph below. Label the axes, reactants and products, the E_a for both steps of the forward reaction, the delta H_rxn and indicate the positions of intermediates and transition states.Explanation / Answer
(a) Here,rate determining step is slow step reaction .hence, rate of reaction (dr/dt)=k*concentration of O2F4
Therefore rate constant = (dr/dr)/[O2F4]
(b) here intermediate step doesn't exist