Reaction Mechanism (Shouldn't Be Too Difficult)

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The overall reaction for the given steps is Cl2 + CO → COCl2, with the reaction intermediates identified as COCl and Cl. The process involves three steps: the dissociation of Cl2 into Cl atoms, the formation of COCl from Cl and CO, and the final reaction of COCl with Cl2 to produce COCl2 and regenerate Cl. The confusion arises from integrating multiple steps into a single overall equation. The key takeaway is the correct identification of the overall reaction and the intermediates involved.
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[SOLVED] Reaction Mechanism (Shouldn't Be Too Difficult)

Homework Statement



Write the equation for the overall reaction and identify any reaction intermediates:

STEP 1: Cl2---> Cl + Cl

STEP 2: Cl + CO---> COCl

STEP 3: COCl + Cl2---> COCl2 + Cl




Homework Equations



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The Attempt at a Solution



I understand how to do this when there is only one step... the overall equation is just the products from Step 1 make the reactants from Step 2, but having a third step confuses me.

My guess would be something such as Cl2+CO---> COCl2 + Cl, and COCl as a reaction intermediate, but I'm not so sure.
 
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Overall: Cl2 + CO → COCl2; Intermediates: COCl, and Cl.
 
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