Question

cyclopentane c5h10 is an alkane with a ring structure, that reacts with chlorine, cl2, to produce c2h9cl and hcl. following is a representation of a proposed mechanism for the reaction. Cl2-->2CL (Slow) Cl+C5H10-->HCl+C5H9 (Fast) C5H9+Cl-->C5H9Cl (Fast). (a0 Write the overall equation for the reaction. (b)Write a rate for the reaction that is consistent with the mechanism. Justify your answer (c) A student claims that cl2 is a catalyst in the reaction. Explain why the students claim is false.

Answer 1

a. The overall equation for the reaction is C5H10 + Cl2 → C2H9Cl + HCl. b. The rate of the reaction is given by Rate = k[C5H10][Cl2]. c. The student's claim that Cl2 is a catalyst in the reaction is false.

Step-by-step explanation:

a. The overall equation for the reaction can be written as:

C5H10 + Cl2 → C2H9Cl + HCl

b. The rate for the reaction can be expressed as:

Rate = k[C5H10][Cl2]

This rate expression is consistent with the proposed mechanism because the rate-determining step involves the reaction between Cl and C5H10, which is represented in the rate expression.

c. The student's claim that Cl2 is a catalyst in the reaction is false.

A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

In the proposed mechanism, Cl2 is reacting with C5H10 and is consumed in the reaction.

Therefore, Cl2 is not a catalyst.