Carbon tetrachloride is produced from methyl chloride and chlorine according to the following equation:
CH₃Cl(g) + 3 Cl₂(g) → CCl₄(g) + 3 HCl(g)
If the rate of formation of CCl₄ is measured to be 0.063 M min–1, what is the rate of disappearance of Cl2?

Question

Carbon tetrachloride is produced from methyl chloride and  chlorine according to the following equation:
CH3Cl(g) + 3 Cl2(g) →  CCl4(g) + 3 HCl(g)
If the rate of formation of CCl4 is measured to be 0.063 M  min–1, what is the rate of disappearance of Cl2?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D.

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