The rate law for the reaction 2NO2Cl(g) 2NO2(g)+ Cl2(g) (overall equation) is first order in nitryl

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The rate law for the reaction
2NO2Cl(g) → 2NO2(g)+ Cl2(g) (overall equation)
is first order in nitryl chloride, NO2Cl.
Rate = k[NO2Cl]
Explain why the mechanism for this reaction cannot be the single elementary reaction
2NO2Cl → 2NO2 + Cl2 (elementary reaction)
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General Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1439043998

9th edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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