JEE Main Chemistry question
Reaction occurs in following two steps: 1. ClO^-+ClO^-\xrightarrow{k_1}ClO_2^-+Cl^- (Slow step) 2. ClO_2^-+ClO^-\xrightarrow{k_2}ClO_3^-+Cl^- (Fast step). The rate of given reaction, . The value of is .
Answer: 2
Solution
The rate law is determined by the slow step, which involves two ions reacting together, so , giving .