For the decomposition of ozone in the presence of chlorine atoms the experimental…

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Problem

For the decomposition of ozone in the presence of chlorine atoms the experimental rate law is rate = k[O3][Cl]. A proposed mechanism is: Step 1 O3 + Cl → ClO + O2 (slow) Step 2 ClO + O → Cl + O2 (fast) Justify how this mechanism is consistent with the observed rate law.

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