6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Energy Diagram
34PRACTICE PROBLEM
Adding a small amount of platinum to a mixture containing H2 and but-2-ene triggers the following reaction:
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The experimental results reveal that changing the concentration of H2 or but-2-ene does not affect the reaction rate. Write the rate equation for this reaction, explain why it is unusual, and provide ways to accelerate this type of reaction.
Adding a small amount of platinum to a mixture containing H2 and but-2-ene triggers the following reaction:
The experimental results reveal that changing the concentration of H2 or but-2-ene does not affect the reaction rate. Write the rate equation for this reaction, explain why it is unusual, and provide ways to accelerate this type of reaction.