just wondering really
2007-03-07 05:35:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
I think yes.
chlorination of methane has a free radical mechanism. High intensity of light favours the homolytic fission of Cl2 molecules.
Cl2 + hv = 2Cl.
since this reaction is favoured, my answer is yes!
2007-03-07 16:08:43 · answer #1 · answered by s0u1 reaver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Cl2 + hv --> 2Cl•
Although it is not part of the overall rate equation it does effect the overall rate of the reaction, because some of the intermediates are dependant of the presense of Cl• for their existance.
2007-03-07 13:43:12 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would cause more initiation steps (dissociation of Cl2 molecules by homolytic fission) and so it would speed up the reaction considerably.
2007-03-07 13:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only would effect a womans brain.
2007-03-07 13:39:06 · answer #4 · answered by Peter B 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wha??
2007-03-07 13:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋