Under pseudo-first order conditions, the variation of k obs with [py] for reaction of square planar [Rh(cod)(PPh

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Under pseudo-first order conditions, the variation of kobs with [py] for reaction of square planar [Rh(cod)(PPh3)2]+ (2 × 10−4 mol dm−3; cod= 24:22) with pyridine is as follows:

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Show that the data are consistent with the reaction proceeding by two competitive routes, indicate what these pathways are, and determine values of the rate constants for each pathway. 

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

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Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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