Question

The decomposition of nitrosyl chloride was studied to investigate:

A) Kinetics of the reaction
B) Stoichiometry of the products
C) Catalysts influencing the reaction
D) Thermodynamic properties of the reactants

Answer 1

The decomposition of nitrosyl chloride (NOCI) to produce NO and Cl₂ can be determined using the rate law and rate constant.

Step-by-step explanation:

The decomposition of nitrosyl chloride (NOCI) to produce NO and Cl₂ can be represented by the equation:

2NOCI(g) → 2NO(g) + Cl₂(g)

The rate law for this reaction can be determined using experimental data. By comparing the initial concentration of NOCI with the rate of its decomposition, the reaction order can be determined. The rate constant can also be determined by plugging in the values of the rate, concentrations, and reaction order into the rate law equation.

In this case, we have the following data:

• [NOCI] (M) = 0.20 M

Using this data, we can determine the rate law, rate constant, and overall order for the reaction.