8.1. Rate of reaction
A subsection of Chemistry, 9701, through 8. Reaction kinetics
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What is meant by the term ligand as applied to the chemistry of the transition elements? Describe the type of bonding that occurs between a ligand and a transition element. Chromium hexacarbonyl undergoes the following ligand replacement reaction. Cr(CO)6 + PR3 Cr(CO)5PR3 + CO Two separate experiments were carried out to study the rate of this reaction. In the first experiment, the ligand PR3 was in a large excess and [Cr(CO)6] was measured with time. The results are shown on the graph below. 0.00000 0.00200 0.00400 0.00600 concentration / mol dm–3 0.00800 0.01000 time/s In the second experiment, Cr(CO)6 was in a large excess, and was measured with time. The following results were obtained. time / s / mol dm–3 0.0100 0.0076 0.0060 0.0028 Plot the data in the table on the graph above, using the same axis scales, and draw the best-fit line through your points. Use the graphs to determine the order of reaction with respect to Cr(CO)6 and PR3. In each case explain how you arrived at your answer. Cr(CO)6 PR3 Write the rate equation for the reaction, and calculate a value for the rate constant, using the method of initial rates, or any other method you prefer. State the units of the rate constant. Four possible mechanisms for this reaction are given below. Draw a circle around the letter next to the one mechanism which is consistent with the rate equation you have written in . A Cr(CO)6 Cr(CO)5 + CO fast Cr(CO)5 + PR3 Cr(CO)5PR3 slow B Cr(CO)6 Cr(CO)5 + CO slow Cr(CO)5 + PR3 Cr(CO)5PR3 fast C Cr(CO)6 + PR3 [OC- - -Cr(CO)4- - -PR3] Cr(CO)5PR3 + CO (transition state) D Cr(CO)6 + PR3 Cr(CO)6PR3 slow Cr(CO)6PR3 Cr(CO)5PR3 + CO fast Explain your answer.
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