Phosgene, COCl₂, Is Formed from Cl₂ and CO at High

question 17

Essay

Phosgene, COCl₂, is formed from Cl₂ and CO at high temperatures. The mechanism is thought to be:

What is the rate law predicted for this mechanism?

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