A reaction follows the overall stoichiometry 2 NO(g) + Cl2(g) → 2 NOCl(g)

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Problem

A reaction follows the overall stoichiometry 2 NO(g) + Cl2(g) → 2 NOCl(g). Proposed mechanism: Step 1 (slow): NO + Cl2 → NOCl2 Step 2 (fast): NOCl2 + NO → 2 NOCl Determine the rate law predicted by this mechanism.

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