The chlorination of ethene is proposed to occur by the following mechanism: C2H4 + Cl2 → C2H4Cl+ + C — Kinetics Chemistry Question
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The chlorination of ethene is proposed to occur by the following mechanism:
C2H4 + Cl2 → C2H4Cl+ + Cl– (Step 1)
C2H4Cl+ + Cl– → C2H4Cl2 (Step 2)
Which step could possibly be rate-determining, given a rate law of Rate = k[C2H4][Cl2]?
A.
Step 1 only
B.
Step 2 only
C.✓ Correct
Either Step 1 or Step 2
D.
Neither Step 1 nor Step 2
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