Additional Homework Problems

CDP7-BB

  The reaction of hypochloride and iodide ions in aqueous solution,
     
 

 

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    occurs rapidly. The rate law for this reaction is reported to be
     
   

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    Suggest a mechanism. (Hint: It is believed that either HOCl or HOI or both may be active intermediates.)

[2nd Ed. P7-8]