Reaction Mechanism (Shouldn't Be Too Difficult)

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The overall reaction for the given mechanism is Cl2 + CO → COCl2, with the reaction intermediates identified as COCl and Cl. The mechanism consists of three steps: the dissociation of Cl2 into two chlorine atoms, the formation of COCl from chlorine and carbon monoxide, and the conversion of COCl into carbonyl chloride (COCl2) while releasing a chlorine atom. This structured approach clarifies the role of intermediates in multi-step reactions.

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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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