The following initial rate data are for the reaction of hypochlorite ion with iodide ion in 1M aqueous hydroxide solution: OCI+r → or +CI Experiment [OCI] M I(-M) Rate (M/s)2
1 3.48 x 10-3 5.05 x 10-3 1.34 x 10-3
2 3.48 x 10-3 1.01 x 10-2 2.68 x 10-3
3 6.97 x 10-3 5.05 x 10-3 2.68 x 10-3
4 6.97 x 10-3 1.01 x 10-2 5.36 x 10-3
What is the rate law for this reaction?
a. Rate = [1-1
b. Rate = K[OCI-11-2
c. Rate = K[OCI,20-1
d. Rate = K[OCH
e. Rate = K[OC1-20-1

Rate = k [OCl] [I]

Explanation:

OCI+r → or +CI

Experiment [OCI] M I(-M) Rate (M/s)2

1 3.48 x 10-3 5.05 x 10-3 1.34 x 10-3

2 3.48 x 10-3 1.01 x 10-2 2.68 x 10-3

3 6.97 x 10-3 5.05 x 10-3 2.68 x 10-3

4 6.97 x 10-3 1.01 x 10-2 5.36 x 10-3

The table above able shows how the rate of the reaction is affected by changes in concentrations of the reactants.

In experiments 1 and 3, the conc of iodine is constant, however the rate is doubled and so is the conc of OCl. This means that the reaction is in first order with OCl.

In experiments 3 and 4, the conc of OCl is constant, however the rate is doubled and so is the conc of lodine. This means that the reaction is in first order with I.

The rate law is given as;

Rate = k [OCl] [I]