15. Chemical Kinetics
Reaction Mechanism
24PRACTICE PROBLEM
The decomposition of ozone in the atmosphere is proposed to occur via the following mechanism:
Step 1: Cl(g) + O3(g) → ClO(g) + O2(g)
Step 2: ClO(g) + O3(g) → Cl(g) + 2 O2(g)
Identify the intermediate.
The decomposition of ozone in the atmosphere is proposed to occur via the following mechanism:
Step 1: Cl(g) + O3(g) → ClO(g) + O2(g)
Step 2: ClO(g) + O3(g) → Cl(g) + 2 O2(g)
Identify the intermediate.