Consider the following reaction:

2NO2(g) + F2(g) → 2NO2F(g)

It is believed to take place via the following mechanism.

Step 1 NO2(g) + F2(g) → NO2F(g) + F(g) slow
Step 2 F(g) + NO2(g) → NO2F(g) fast

(a)Write down the rate equation from the above data

(b) What is the overall reaction equation

(c) What is the name given to the species like F(g)?

Question

Consider the following reaction:

2NO2(g) + F2(g)     →    2NO2F(g)

It is believed to take place via the following mechanism.

Step 1 NO2(g) + F2(g) → NO2F(g) + F(g) slow
Step 2 F(g) + NO2(g) → NO2F(g) fast

(a)Write down the rate equation from the above data

(b) What is the overall reaction equation

(c) What is the name given to the species like F(g)?

preetha · Answer

rate = k pNO2.pF2
Overall reaction 2NO2+F2-2NO2F
F = intermediates